Company Owner Gets Jail, $273k fine for Underpaying Drivers
The former owner of a now-closed trucking company in Illinois has been sentenced to 33 months in prison, 3 years of supervised release, and ordered to pay close…
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Trucker Calls In Fire, Saves 7 People
A trucker who called in a fire in the night has saved the lives of a family of seven according to a local fire department. Brandon Leblanc, the…
3 commentsDriver Fined $40,000 For Overweight Truck
An OTR driver who mistakenly drove on roads and bridges that he was far too heavy for has been issued the colossal fine of $40,000. The man, Ken…
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Govt. Sues Carrier For Fraudulent Military Cargo Invoices
A carrier that hauls the personal belongings of United States military personnel has been accused by the government of artificially inflating the weight of their loads in order…
16 commentsDeath Of Shipping Wars Star Shines Light On Trucker Health Issues
Trucker and beloved cast member of the A&E show “Shipping Wars,” Roy Garber, died of a heart attack on January 17th at the age of 49. His death…
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Comdata pays $100 Million Penalty To Independent Truck Stops
Fuel Card provider Comdata has just settled a class action lawsuit which will pay independent truck stop owners a total of $130 million, $100 million of which will…
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