Washington D.C. – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will soon require mandatory annual inspection of rear underride guards. This week during the Agency’s Truck Safety Summit, Larry Minor, associate administrator for policy, informed attendees the FMCSA is moving forward with regulatory action on the issue rear underride guards.   “We expect to publish […]

Laredo, TX – The disturbing rise in big rig human smuggling attempts is continuing as yet another trucker was arrested this week in an illegal operation. The latest incident occurred during the evening hours of Wednesday, August 5, when a tractor hauling a refrigerated trailer approached the I-35 checkpoint and a U.S. Customs and Border […]

St. Louis, MO – A FedEx trucker who found himself in the middle of a riot in St. Louis in May has not yet been cleared in the death of a 29-year-old man and could still face criminal charges. A spokesperson for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) confirmed to Transportation Nation Network (TNN) […]

Harrisonburg, VA – A Virginia woman has been indicted on one count of felony embezzlement following an alleged scheme to bilk a trucking company out of a substantial amount of money. Marie Dickson, 52, of Fort Defiance, VA, has been accused of embezzling more than $95,000 from a trucking company between March 2016 and May […]

Laredo, TX – U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agents discovered nearly two dozen individuals being smuggled in a tractor-trailer after the rig became stuck on railroad tracks north of Laredo this week. According to CBP, the discovery was made on the morning of Monday, August 3.   Agents assigned to the Laredo North Station […]

Dandridge, TN – A Virginia woman is speaking out about what she says are false reports regarding an accident she witnessed Wednesday morning between a semi-truck and a police vehicle. Maddie Hart was traveling through Tennessee in a Hyundai Tucson with her sister on their way to Virginia when the two women witnessed an accident […]

Pharr, TX – A Mexican trucker was arrested this week after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility discovered over 800 lbs. of alleged methamphetamine in a load of fresh produce. According to CBP, the incident occurred on Monday, August 3.   A 51-year-old male Mexican citizen arrived […]

Union County, NJ – A trucker from Georgia is facing multiple charges after allegedly opening fire on a fellow truck driver during a road rage incident in New Jersey. According to the New Jersey State Police (NJSP), the incident occurred on Tuesday along the New Jersey Turnpike at approximately 11:09 a.m.   NJSP said troopers […]

Washington D.C. – The Acting Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is flatly denying assertions that the electronic logging devices (ELD) mandate is to blame for the recent alarming increase in commercial motor vehicle (CMV) accidents. The FMCSA hosted its virtual Truck Safety Summit on Wednesday which featured more than two-dozen panelists […]

Albany, NY – A 24-year-old man who was allegedly caught on video physically pulling a trucker from his rig and then setting it ablaze during a riot on May 30 is now facing new charges. Ah-Juan Boyd, of Albany, was charged this week with third-degree arson and second-degree riot stemming from his involvement in yet […]

Washington D.C. – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Truck Safety Summit was held on Wednesday. The virtual Truck Safety Summit featured eight sessions and dozens of panelists and speakers with the stated goal of fostering a “collaborative dialogue between FMCSA, industry, law enforcement, and safety advocates to help improve safety for all Americans.” […]

Washington D.C. – The Small Business in Transportation Coalition (SBTC) is seeking an emergency order to require U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Elaine Chao to take immediate action to suspend Hours of Service (HOS) regulations for all truckers and enforce federal law to prevent any further protests on the nation’s interstate and highway system. […]

Tulsa, OK – A truck driver is not talking to police after he allegedly shot a person in the chest during an attempted robbery while parked at an auto parts store in Tulsa. According to a report from local outlet NewsOn6, the incident occurred in the early morning hours behind a NAPA Auto Parts store […]

Chicago, IL – The Illinois State Police (ISP) says it is “aware” of a planned protest later this month with the goal of shutting down a major Chicago interstate and will take “appropriate measures” if it happens. Last week, Transportation Nation Network (TNN) was the first media outlet in the U.S. to break the news […]

Naples, FL – A trucker of more than 40 years recently hit the road in a one-of-a-kind big rig and it is already making a yuuuuge impression on millions of people. Since 1990, trucker Bryan Dax has been the proud owner of one of the last Diamond Reo semi-trucks ever sold in the United States. […]