14 Injured in Major Crash Involving Car Hauler on Pennsylvania Highway
Date: June 5, 2025 A mass casualty response was triggered in Pennsylvania after a serious crash involving three vehicles and a car hauler left 14 people injured. The crash happened on June 3rd in the westbound lanes of I-81 near Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County. Local emergency responders described the scene as chaotic, with multiple people requiring […]
Is English Enforcement Really Making Roads Safer?
Date: June 4, 2025 A recent debate is heating up in the trucking world: Should English proficiency be a top priority when it comes to highway safety? As the FMCSA continues to enforce federal rules requiring drivers to speak and understand English, many in the industry are questioning whether this focus is actually improving road safety […]
Reckless Driver Injured After Crashing Into Parked Semi on Highway Shoulder
Date: June 2, 2025 A serious crash in California is highlighting the importance of roadside safety and awareness after a passenger vehicle struck a legally parked semi-truck on the shoulder. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the incident occurred when a semi-truck had to pull over on I-80 near Sacramento due to a mechanical failure. […]
U.S. DOT Cuts Over 50 Outdated Regulations — FMCSA Included
Date: May 29, 2025 In a major move aimed at streamlining federal oversight, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has officially scrapped more than 50 federal regulations, many of which impacted the trucking industry and agencies like the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The DOT announced this regulatory overhaul as part of a broader effort […]
Motorist Killed After Crashing Into Parked Semi — Truck Driver Facing Charges, Say Virginia Troopers
Date: May 27, 2025 A deadly crash involving a parked semi-truck is under investigation in Botetourt County, Virginia. Location: I-81 Southbound, near mile marker 153Time: Around 4:00 a.m., MondayAgencies Involved: Virginia State Police What Happened:A 2022 Chevrolet Malibu left the roadway and struck a parked 2020 Freightliner on the right shoulder of I-81. The collision tragically […]
Michigan Lawmakers Propose Left-Lane Ban for Semi-Trucks
Date: May 23, 2025 Michigan Moves to Ban Semi-Trucks from Left Lane A new bill making its way through the Michigan legislature could soon limit how and where truckers use highway lanes — with a direct focus on improving traffic flow and safety. What the Bill Proposes House Bill 4522, introduced by Representative William Bruck, aims […]
Fuel Prices Surge Across U.S. in May 2025 – What Truckers Need to Know
Date: May 22, 2025 Nationwide diesel prices have jumped an average of $0.12 per gallon this month, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average price now sits around $4.37 per gallon, with certain regions seeing even higher spikes. Tips to Help You Save on Fuel This Month 1 – Use Preferred Fuel Networks […]