TRUCKER SURVIVES AFTER STEEL COIL CRUSHES CAB ON I-465 IN INDIANAPOLIS
Indiana State Police said no serious injuries were reported after a coil slammed into the back of a semi’s cab on I‑465 North, backing up traffic for five miles during cleanup on April 8.
VIDEO SHOWS CAR SLAMMING INTO TURNING FLATBED ON MISSISSIPPI HIGHWAY 302
Traffic cam footage from Mississippi 302 captured a four‑wheeler striking a flatbed mid‑turn; commenters noted the collision with the trailer tires likely prevented a worse outcome.
RAISED DUMP BED KNOCKS DOWN SIGN, SHUTS I‑64 NEAR CASEYVILLE, ILL., OVERNIGHT
A truck leaving a construction site with a raised bed struck an overhead sign on I‑64 WB, forcing IDOT to close the interstate until early afternoon Thursday for removal and repairs; no injuries were reported.
$1 MILLION IN LEGO CARGO THEFT LEADS TO 3 ARRESTS IN KERN COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Deputies recovered two stolen trailers and box trucks loaded with LEGO products allegedly taken in transit from Fort Worth to Moreno Valley; three suspects face cargo theft and conspiracy charges.
KENWORTH UNVEILS TOURAMERICA PAINT SCHEME FOR U.S. 250TH; AVAILABLE ON T680, W900L, W990, T880
The limited‑edition red‑white‑blue livery nods to a 1990s design and can be ordered on sleeper‑equipped models; Kenworth also donated a T680 to support the Freedom 250 mobile museum tour in 2026.
B.C. Highway Patrol issued nearly $2,000 (CAD) in fines and ordered the tractor out of service for multiple defects, underscoring intensified load‑securement and CMV safety checks along Highway 5 north of Kamloops.
BALTIMORE WEIGHS CITYWIDE NEIGHBORHOOD TRUCK‑PARKING BAN WITH NEW FINES, OVERNIGHT CURFEWS
A proposed ordinance would limit neighborhood street parking to one hour and prohibit commercial vehicles from 1 a.m.–7 a.m., with fines up to $500 for heavier trucks; exemptions would apply for active residential work zones.
‘TALK ABOUT STRESS’: DRIVERS TELL FMCSA PARKING SHORTAGE IS HURTING SAFETY AND PRODUCTIVITY
Ahead of an FMCSA study to quantify the benefits of new truck parking, drivers urged action on paid/reserved spots, closed rest areas and local bans; the public comment period runs through May 6, 2026.
CHAIN‑REACTION CRASH ON I‑5 AFTER DRIVER TURNS TO COUGH; TWO SEMIS INVOLVED, NO INJURIES
CHP Willows says a car rear‑ended a semi and became disabled without lights in the lane before a second truck hit the wreck; all parties walked away, highlighting distraction risks even from “natural” reactions.
FMCSA URGES CARRIERS TO PREP FOR 2026 MOTUS REGISTRATION SYSTEM ROLLOUT
Overdrive reports the agency is asking carriers to verify FMCSA Portal access, portal officials and business details ahead of the new single‑dashboard registration platform coming online this year.
FEDEX FREIGHT TOUTS NETWORK SCALE, SMB AND HEALTHCARE FOCUS AHEAD OF SPINOFF
At an investor day in New York, executives said near‑universal ZIP‑code reach and targeted verticals will underpin revenue growth as the LTL unit separates from FedEx later this year.
BRENT CRUDE FALLS ON U.S.–IRAN CEASEFIRE; DIESEL RELIEF FOR FLEETS COULD LAG
Analysts told Trucking Dive that even with Brent dipping below $95 Wednesday, pump prices may stay elevated until shipping and geopolitical risks subside, pressuring carrier margins near‑term.
STRAIT OF HORMUZ STILL LARGELY BLOCKED; HUNDREDS OF VESSELS DELAYED DESPITE CEASEFIRE
Bloomberg reporting via Transport Topics shows only a trickle of transits since April 7 as shipowners and insurers assess risks, a dynamic that could keep diesel and freight costs volatile.
OIL PRICES PLUNGE TOWARD $95 A BARREL ON CEASEFIRE HEADLINES, PRESSURING ENERGY STOCKS
Transport Topics’ crude‑oil update notes sharp declines in WTI and Brent on April 8, a potential leading indicator for future diesel price easing if flows normalize.
DIESEL AVERAGES SPIKE TO MULTI‑YEAR HIGHS; QUESTIONS LOOM ON RATE COVERAGE
Overdrive highlights EIA’s latest jump in on‑highway diesel, with California topping $7/gal., raising concern over whether spot and contract rates can keep up with fuel surcharges in the near term.
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