21-year-old dies after crashing into a parked truck in MT
A 21-year-old man died after crashing his motorcycle into the back of a parked truck in Guarantã do Norte, Brazil.
Man dies after running over a coworker in a slaughterhouse in Inhumas
A man died after being hit by a truck following the stabbing death of his coworker in a slaughterhouse in Inhumas, Brazil.
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.
Heavy trucks: damaging bridges is set to become more expensive
New regulations in Germany aim to impose higher penalties on trucking companies that exceed weight limits, which are causing significant damage to infrastructure such as the Uerdinger Bridge in Krefeld.
The European Commission wants to solve the problem of a shortage of professional drivers
The European Commission is considering measures to facilitate the recruitment of skilled drivers from outside the EU to address a workforce shortage in the trucking industry.
Goodbye to Spanish: The U.S. will require English exam for truck drivers to obtain a commercial driver's license
The U.S. will now require truck drivers to take their licensing exams in English as part of a new initiative to enhance road safety.
Railway Workers Don’t Want Longer Trucks
The European Railway and Infrastructure Managers' Community is protesting against the EU's revision of regulations allowing longer trucks in international transport, citing concerns for the railway industry's competitiveness.
Truck loaded with concrete overturns on highway in South Coast of Paraíba
A truck carrying concrete tubes overturned in Conde, Paraíba, injuring the driver who was the sole occupant.
No One is Moving: Belarus Does Not Return Trucks, But Sends Bills for Mandatory Parking
Lithuanian trucking companies' vehicles remain detained in Belarus while they receive bills for their storage.
DSB Extends Period of Fewer Trains During Rush Hour
A truck driver clearing snow in Southern Zealand was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs after being found passed out in his vehicle.
Shares in trucking and logistics firms plunge after AI freight tool launch
Trucking and logistics company stocks fell sharply following the launch of an AI tool that raises concerns about reduced demand in the sector.
DOT closes major commercial trucking loophole blamed for illegal immigrants causing fatal crashes
The Department of Transportation has closed a loophole that allowed unqualified drivers, including illegal immigrants, to operate commercial trucks in the U.S.
Ministry and Trade Union Push Back Against Trucking Companies' Concerns About Driver Shortages
Estonian trucking companies are expressing concerns about a lack of trained drivers, while the Ministry of Education and the transport trade union attribute the issue to low wages and other factors rather than insufficient education programs.
Transport industry calls out so-called 'sham contracting'
The Western Roads Federation is urging the establishment of a taskforce to address the misuse of roadside parking bays by trucking companies in Western Australia.
No, Rep Crockett, driving an 80,000-pound truck is not the same as driving a rental car
The article critiques Rep. Jasmine Crockett's comments equating the operation of a commercial truck with driving a rental car, emphasizing the importance of language proficiency for safety in trucking.
DOT crackdown pulls hundreds of English-illiterate, illegal immigrant truckers off roads as crashes mount
A federal crackdown on truckers lacking English proficiency removed nearly 2,000 drivers from the roads amid rising crash incidents.
Safety at freight terminal in Lillestrøm investigated after fatal accident
An investigation is underway following a fatal accident involving a woman in her 50s who was found dead after being struck by a fully loaded truck on the E6 highway.
Former customs officers and two Belarusians convicted for smuggling cigarettes worth 10 million euros
Two former customs officers and two Belarusians have been convicted for smuggling cigarettes valued at 10 million euros, with penalties including almost 270,000 euros in fines and confiscation of trucking vehicles used in the crime.
Can autonomous trucks really make highways safer?
Kodiak AI is demonstrating the practical capabilities of autonomous trucks through its Kodiak Driver system, which integrates advanced AI-driven software with adaptable hardware.
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.
Duffy says ‘time’s up’ for Newsom as feds withhold $160M over illegal trucking licenses
The Trump administration is withholding approximately $160 million in federal transportation funding from California due to the state's failure to revoke over 17,000 illegal commercial drivers' licenses before the agreed deadline.
Entrepreneurs: The government is stabbing us in the back
The article discusses the growing shortage of truck drivers in the industry, with a projected deficit to exceed 700,000 by 2028, as noted by industry experts.