WA transport industry wants tougher truck licensing model
Western Australia's transport industry is urging the government to implement stricter truck licensing regulations, akin to those adopted by South Australia after a fatal crash in 2024.
From the 90 that crashed with the Amsa truck to the derailments on Via Tivoli and Broletto
A recent crash involving a bus and a refuse truck in Milan recalls a tragic collision from 2019, highlighting safety concerns related to tram operations in the city.
Truck Traffic: A Load of Nightmares
The article discusses the complexities and dangers of truck traffic on German highways, focusing on the A3 and A99 routes, and the unexpected issues that arise from transporting various goods.
East of Senegal: the portrait of a Malian driver, survivor of a jihadist attack [1/5]
This article profiles a Malian truck driver who survived a jihadist attack in eastern Senegal amid rising threats to truck convoys crossing from Mali.
VIDEO: A heavy accident at the Apšupe intersection was caused by an Indian citizen driving a truck
A heavy accident occurred at the Apšupe intersection in Latvia, involving a truck and a public bus, caused by an Indian driver who failed to yield to the bus, resulting in severe injuries to the bus driver.
Truck collides with embankment on Via Dutra in Piraí
A truck collided with a support base on the Serra das Araras, causing significant traffic disruption but no reported victims.
Bus and truck involved in a serious accident near the Apšupe intersection
A collision between a truck and an intercity bus has occurred near the Apšupe intersection, partially blocking traffic.
Polish services thwarted illegal transport of 23 tons of waste. It comes from Germany
Polish authorities recently intercepted a truck attempting to illegally transport 23 tons of plastic waste from Germany to Poland.
Woman dies after being hit by truck in reverse in São Gonçalo
A woman named Roberta da Silva Pinto died after being critically injured by a truck while waiting at a bus stop in São Gonçalo, Brazil.
Tragic accident of a Polish bus in Slovakia. There are casualties
A Polish bus carrying 30 people collided with a truck in Slovakia, resulting in the bus catching fire and the death of the driver.
Police raid captures timber trucks overloaded by more than 17 tons
Latvian police conducted checks and found several timber trucks from Lithuania exceeding weight limits, with one truck exceeding the allowable weight by over 17 tons.
Gas pumped from overturned vehicle on Ķekava bypass, traffic restored
Gas was successfully pumped from an overturned transport truck on the Ķekava bypass after a multi-vehicle collision caused the truck to tip over, leading to a gas leak.
OPP investigate fatal collision that killed man on Highway 407
The Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a fatal collision involving a transport truck and a passenger vehicle on Highway 407 near Markham, resulting in one man's death.
Syrian procedures regulate truck entry and operate the transport fleet
Syria has imposed new regulations on the entry of foreign trucks to enhance the rights of Syrian drivers and combat exploitation.
Heavy vehicle sales drop more than 35%: Anpact
Heavy vehicle wholesale sales in Mexico fell by over 35% in January, according to the National Association of Bus, Truck, and Tractor Producers (Anpact).
VIDEO: bus line 164 collides with pickup truck on Av. Amoreiras in Campinas
A bus from line 164 collided with a pickup truck in Campinas, Brazil, resulting in disruption to traffic and damage to nearby property.
Attack with explosives on banana truck left two injured in El Oro
An explosive attack on a banana truck in El Oro, Ecuador, injured two men, allegedly linked to extortion; one victim is in stable condition with multiple injuries.
Tesla Semi Truck Reveals Final Parameters
The Tesla Semi Truck's final specifications have been unveiled, showcasing significant features and enhancements.
Truck Fire Blocks D55 Highway Near Hulín
A truck fire has blocked the D55 highway near the town of Hulín in Czechia.
Strengthening truck inspections: 18 scales planned for control
Lithuania plans to install 18 weighing stations to enhance the inspection of heavy transport vehicles and prevent overloads.
Photo: Truck caught exceeding its actual weight by nearly 30 tons
Latvian police have conducted over 9,200 checks on cargo transport in 2025, revealing that one truck exceeded its weight limit by almost 30 tons.
Transporting a poorly secured piece of furniture in his truck detached and killed another driver: hefty compensation
A truck driver was ordered to pay $2,350 million to the family of a victim killed by an improperly secured piece of furniture detaching from his vehicle, due to inadequate load securing and lack of specific insurance.
Frost Stops Trucks Across Finland – SKAL Demands Quick Solution from the EU for Adblue Problem
Trucks across Finland are facing debilitating issues due to freezing Adblue, prompting the Finnish Transport and Logistics Association to call for urgent EU action to resolve the matter.
Did you see? Death of dogs on the return from a pet shop, driver dies after jumping from a runaway truck, and accident with 4 cars on BR-116
This article reports on multiple incidents in Brazil, highlighting the tragic death of two dogs during transport from a pet shop, the fatality of a driver who jumped from a runaway truck, and a serious accident involving four vehicles on the BR-116 highway.
Video shows theft of cell phones from a transport truck during delivery in Unaí
A video captures a man stealing cell phones from the cab of a transport truck while it was parked and making a delivery in Unaí.
Vehicle rotation will be suspended during Carnival in the city of SP; see dates
The city of São Paulo will suspend vehicle rotation for cars from February 16 to 18 during Carnival, while the truck rotation will remain in effect as usual.
Car crashes into bus stop and runs over three people in the DF
A car crashed into a bus stop in Candangolândia, Federal District, running over three people, one of whom is in serious condition, while the driver of the truck that pushed the car did not stop to help.
A train collided with a truck in the Jičín region, several injuries reported
A collision between a passenger train and a truck near the town of Železnice resulted in minor injuries to five individuals, leading to their transport to a local hospital.
VIDEO: Truck carrying cattle overturns with animals scattered on PA-256 in Paragominas, Pará
A truck transporting cattle overturned on the PA-256 highway near the Capim River bridge in Paragominas, Pará, resulting in several cattle deaths and others escaping into nearby wooded areas.
Passengers injured after soybean truck hits the back of a public bus in Porto Velho
A soybean truck collided with the rear of a municipal bus in Porto Velho, injuring three passengers during the boarding process.
The railway chaos hits freight transport with Europe. 'The truck alternative is collapsed'
Railway disruptions in Catalonia have led to an 80% drop in freight traffic from Germany, France, and Poland, isolating the port of Barcelona.
67 pigs died during transport - now the driver and transport company have been acquitted in the case
A truck driver and his transport company were acquitted by the court in Kolding for the death of 67 pigs due to overheating during a transport in 2020.
First electric Scania truck arrives in Croatia and already has a buyer
The first fully electric Scania truck has been delivered to Croatia, marking a significant step towards sustainable transport, with STW Manšped being the initial buyer.
Niger cancels licenses of transport companies and drivers who refused to transport fuel to Mali
Niger's transport minister announced the cancellation of licenses for 14 transport companies and 19 truck drivers after they refused to transport fuel to Mali amid a severe fuel crisis in the neighboring country.
Niger revokes licenses of truckers refusing to deliver fuel to Mali
Niger has revoked the licenses of transport operators and truck drivers who declined to deliver fuel to Mali amid a significant shortage caused by a jihadist blockade.
Intervention of the Truck Federation at the Ministry of Transport for Drivers' Working Hours due to Agricultural Blockades
The Truck Federation is calling for the suspension of penalties and the emergency application of European Regulation 561/2006 due to road blockages caused by agricultural protests.
Blind Passenger in Truck: Hungry Kitten Travels from Turkey to Bavaria
A kitten traveled nearly a week without food or water as a stowaway in a truck from Turkey to Germany, where it was discovered during a police routine check near Würzburg.
Snow: two dead in Île-de-France including a VTC driver who fell into the Marne
In Île-de-France, two people died due to snow-related incidents, including a VTC driver who fell into the Marne River while the speed limit was reduced and truck traffic was restricted.
Snow causes problems: Accident on A1, trucks with trailers cannot travel from Dalmatia to the interior
An accident has closed the A1 highway from Dalmatia to the interior, affecting truck transport due to heavy snowfall and resulting traffic conditions in the region.