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Kentucky troopers find ‘numerous tire-related issues’ at I-24 scale facility
The Kentucky State Patrol (KSP) highlighted numerous serious tire defects uncovered by monitoring technology at a scale facility in Kuttawa this week.On October 28, 2026, KSP Public Information Officer Michael Smith took to social media to share serious tire violations discovered this week at the Interstate 24 East scale facility.KSPSmith said that KSP officers monitoring trucks at the I-24 facility…
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Concerned motorist tips off Iowa police to semi trailer with red-hot brake drums
Iowa police recently stopped a semi trailer with dangerously overheated brake drums in the Hudson area.After a passing motorist reported a “traffic concern,” an officer with the Hudson Police Department responded to find a semi truck suffering major brake issues.According to the Iowa State Patrol (ISP) Commercial Motor Vehicle Unit,…
Must-carry chain rules go into effect for trucks in Washington State November 1
Truckers traveling through Washington State will need to have chains on board starting this weekend.From November 1 through April 1, vehicles over 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW) must carry tire chains at all times, regardless of road conditions or advisories, on the following routes located in Washington:I-90 between North…
Only 205,000 CDL holders are left in Wisconsin after a steady drop over the last 15 years
Wisconsin has lost nearly 10% of its truck drivers since 2010, a new report shows. The report was released this month by the Wisconsin Policy forum, and outlines how the number of truck drivers has dropped between 2010 and 2025 as the volume of goods needing transportation in the state rises. According…
Railroad freight companies are looking to capitalize on high diesel prices by converting some shippers from highway to railroad
CSX Transportation says it is working with shippers in the trucking industry in hopes of converting some of their freight from the highway to the railroad. CSX had their Q3 earnings call on October 21st, where they discussed how the railroad benefits from a strained trucking industry amidst high diesel prices…
FMCSA boss ‘gets his hands dirty’ performing commercial vehicle inspection in Puerto Rico
The head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently performed a Level I commercial vehicle inspection while in Puerto Rico.According to an October 20 statement from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs took a hands-on approach to improving commercial vehicle safety during a recent…
Teton pass temporarily closed in both directions as CMVs slide in icy conditions
Teton pass was closed in both directions on Tuesday morning after snow fell at the summit overnight, creating slick conditions. The Wyoming Department of Transportation issued a driver alert notifying residents of the closure due to “winter conditions and crashes westbound from Wilson to the Idaho state line” at 9:42 a.m.…