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Life
Small-fleet owner gets 28 years in prison for cocaine distribution charges
The owner previously pleaded guilty to charges related to transporting drugs concealed in vehicle batteries from the U.S.-Mexico border to locations within the U.S. Also: Utah DOT educating motorists on safe driving around trucks; AI gaining ground in telematics-data processing; latest Highway Angel.
June 3, 2025
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'Catch you on that Westbound I-40': Remembering Mirah Lesa 'Yo-Yo' Worley Hughes
A legend of the 1970s/'80s trucking generation passed June 2. Long Haul Paul here reflects on his 2021 talk with 'Yo-Yo' Worley, invoking what she'd wanted at the end: "Find an overpass where there's no on- or off-ramp, wait for the wind to blow Westbound, and pour me out over the road."
June 3, 2025
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March 24, 2025
Custom Rigs
Kenny Ziglar's 'Scrapin' By' 2007 Peterbilt 379 wins top honors at SuperRigs
Wyoming-based Kenny Ziglar took home Best of Show honors from the 2025 Shell Rotella SuperRigs truck show held this past weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia.
June 2, 2025
Life
RadioNemo leaving Sirius XM, with new 24/7 streaming platform
Dave Nemo, with more than 50 years in trucking radio, and his Road Gang are stepping into a series of all-new shows, supported by the Fastport group and in a new studio at the historic Degas House in New Orleans, Louisiana.
May 30, 2025
Custom Rigs
Large Cars and Guitars' big haul for breast cancer, growth with 2025 event
Held at Bristol Motor Speedway, the event brought together a wide range of working trucks from across the country ahead of Memorial Day, for a great cause. Here, catch Lawson Rudisill's coverage of the event, including all the units showing. Yeah, you heard that right. Every. Single. Truck.
May 30, 2025
Regulations
Congress looks to codify ELP requirements for truck drivers
Lawmakers in the U.S. House introduced a bill to backstop President Trump's Executive Order and existing regulation requiring truck drivers to have English language proficiency to be able to drive a truck. Also: ELD provider's updated site; California fleet who used COVID paycheck loan to buy land pleads guilty.
May 30, 2025
Life
Max speed limit in North Dakota to be 80 mph | Fentanyl/cocaine seizure at roadside in Arkansas
Along with the increased speed limit on certain highways, the state is also increasing fines for speeding. Also: Kenworth adds new vocational automated transmission option for MX-13-equipped trucks; Arkansas police bust truck driver with fentanyl, cocaine in truck.
May 27, 2025
Life
House's 'Big Beautiful Bill' could result in increased health insurance premiums
If the House-passed version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act budget legislation becomes law, many owner-operators with ACA exchange-purchased plans are likely to pay more for health insurance in 2026.
May 27, 2025
Regulations
Oklahoma bill: $3,000 fines for drivers who can't speak English, prove identity
The Oklahoma Secure Roads and Safe Trucking Act of 2025 imposes $3,000 penalties for drivers who can't prove their identity, produce a valid work visa, or communicate in English.
May 23, 2025
Regulations
Rival Armenian crime syndicates busted in L.A.: DOJ
Federal and state authorities in California arrested 13 alleged gang members from rival Armenian crime syndicates accused of attempted murder, kidnapping, and the theft of more than $83 million worth of Amazon cargo.
May 22, 2025
Parking
Truck parking shortage partly responsible for deadly 2023 crash: NTSB
While a bus driver's fatigue was the probable cause of a fatal 2023 crash in which a Greyhound bus hit three parked trucks at roadside, the truck parking shortage was a contributing factor. Also: Another truck stuck in Vermont's "Smuggler's Notch," fined $2.3K; Oregon launches online oversize permitting site.
May 21, 2025
Channel 19
Meeting an out-of-service, non-citizen driver who can't read English
A conversation with a foreign driver revealed his support for Trump's English language proficiency mandate as an instrument toward his own personal growth.
May 21, 2025
Regulations
FMCSA issues ELP-enforcement policy guidance for inspectors
The agency has released its updated enforcement policy that instructs inspectors on how to test for English language proficiency at roadside -- a driver interview and a traffic sign recognition assessment.
May 20, 2025
Life
Beware cargo thieves over Memorial Day weekend
Cargo theft recording firm Overhaul is warning of increased cargo theft activity -- both physical theft and theft by fraud -- over Memorial Day weekend. Also: Truck Parking Club partnership aims to combat theft; tracking device maker partners with telematics firm to increase load visibility/security.
May 20, 2025
Equipment
Shell Starship 3.0 collaborates with IndyCar series to examine impact of advanced tech
The partnership aims to showcase real-world performance, lower emissions with natural gas power, and advanced technologies in logistics.
May 19, 2025
Life
Truck driver guilty of human smuggling gets max prison sentence
After pleading guilty for attempting to smuggle 36 people into the U.S. in a trailer, a Texas-based truck driver was sentenced to the statutory maximum of 5 years in prison. Also: Melton driver Deshown Moye's big assist at horrific accident scene.
May 16, 2025
Life
Last call: Complete your Highway Report Card here
Weigh in by May 19 to name the worst of the worst, and best, states and routes in the nation for road conditions, parking, and more. With a big infrastructure funding reauthorization slated for next year, we want to hear your recommendations for states, metro areas and particular routes where improvements are needed.
May 15, 2025
Regulations
Members of Congress call for task force on staged accident fraud
Seven U.S. Reps penned a letter to the U.S. Attorney General urging action to fight staged accident fraud targeting trucking and insurance companies. Also: I-80 rest area truck parking closed; latest Highway Angel.
May 15, 2025
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