A truck driver in Kwara, Nigeria, has been sentenced to two years in prison for the illegal possession of unrefined lithium minerals. The court also ordered the forfeiture of 25 tons of the seized minerals.
Denser traffic has led to an increase in accidents, particularly in Germany's Hesse region, while approaches to cities are experiencing heavier congestion. Truck drivers are facing delays of up to four hours at some border crossings.
A Serbian truck driver, accused of being part of the Slovenian cell of the Kavaški Klan, denied guilt in court regarding 143 kilograms of drugs found at the Spanish-French border in September 2020.
A 54-year-old truck driver has been arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run after allegedly striking and killing a 55-year-old woman on a Kawasaki street in the early hours of the morning.
Police investigating an accident on the Primorka highway determined that a truck driver entered a work zone, causing his cargo to sway and the vehicle to overturn, resulting in a payment order.
A 50-year-old truck driver was arrested in Ioannina, Greece, after being caught transporting 500 kilograms of hydroponic cannabis. The driver has since testified before an investigator, declaring his innocence.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested an undocumented truck driver in Oregon, accused of causing a fatal crash that killed a newlywed couple. The arrest occurred after his release from local jail, reportedly causing fear within the local immigrant community.
Truck drivers are experiencing significant delays at the Šid border crossing, with wait times extending up to five hours. This backlog is causing considerable disruption for freight transport.
A new survey reveals that many foreign truck drivers are not receiving the wages they are entitled to when working in Norway, indicating a negative trend.
Truck drivers are experiencing significant delays, with wait times of approximately five hours, at several border crossings including Horgoš, Batrovci, and Kelebija.
Arvydas Jonaitis, a truck driver with 14 years of experience, suggests that if everyone hurried less, roads would be safer, emphasizing that safe driving around trucks starts with simple principles, not complex rules.
Police are seeking an arrest warrant for a truck driver accused of fatally striking rallygoers in Jinju. The incident occurred during a protest, leading to multiple deaths.
A truck driver in Norway was arrested after driving off the road with a blood alcohol level of 1.64 per mille, described as being in the 'upper echelon' for such incidents.
A truck driver was fatally run down during a fuel-price protest near Caserta, Italy. The incident occurred amidst demonstrations against rising fuel costs.
UNICEF has condemned the killing of two water truck drivers by Israel in Gaza, calling for an immediate investigation and warning that the incident disrupts vital aid for hundreds of thousands of people.
UNICEF reported that two of its water delivery contractors were killed by Israeli forces in Gaza while delivering aid to vulnerable populations. The organization expressed outrage over the incident.
A network of companies in Serbia is reportedly exploiting American truck drivers and funneling revenues to Serbian interests, causing strain on US-Serbia relations.
A P10 per liter fuel subsidy program for Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) drivers has commenced in 52 gas stations across the National Capital Region (NCR). This initiative comes amidst protests from truck drivers over declining take-home pay.
The Serbian Ministry of Interior (MUP) announced that a drugged driver was caught operating a truck with a trailer at 121 km/h through a populated area. The driver also committed five other traffic violations.
Operatives in Negros Occidental, Philippines, seized P25 million worth of smuggled cigarettes and arrested a truck driver during a pre-dawn operation in Himamaylan City.
Long queues of vehicles were reported at the Gradiška border crossing in Bosnia and Herzegovina following the full implementation of the EES system, causing uncertain crossing times for truck drivers.
Johnny Marr joined the Pet Shop Boys on stage at London's Electric Ballroom, performing 'Up Against It,' 'I Didn’t Get Where I Am Today,' and 'The Truck Driver and His Mate,' some for the first time in decades.
Fearing a loss of competitiveness for their products, transport companies remain highly reluctant to pass on to their customers fuel cost increases that have been triggered by the war in Iran and the…
The trial has begun for the truck driver accused of hitting and killing seven-year-old Finn Matre Langeland, with the defendant pleading not guilty in court today.
A gasoline tanker caught fire in Texas following a collision and the collapse of power lines, leaving the truck driver in critical condition as firefighters battled the blaze for hours.
A Moldovan truck driver, convicted for ramming a convoy vehicle and avoiding his sentence, was arrested by border guards at the Medininkai checkpoint while attempting to cross into Belarus.
Spain is experiencing a shortage of truck drivers, as the road transport sector struggles to attract young people due to long hours, work-life balance difficulties, and high training costs.
Mario Banožić has filed a proposal with the Vukovar County Court, independently pursuing criminal charges against a truck driver who accused him, claiming the driver is lying.
Panic ensued in Pallini, Greece, when a drunk pickup truck driver, with his two minor children in the vehicle, crashed into a car, narrowly missing a pedestrian.
A 10-ton steel beam detached from a tractor-trailer in Ho Chi Minh City, resulting in the death of an oncoming truck driver and causing significant traffic disruption for hours near Kenh Te Bridge.
A new report indicates that the worsening condition of roads in Finland is projected to incur an additional €1 billion in costs for export companies over the next ten years. A milk truck driver highlighted the daily challenges of navigating these deteriorating routes.
A truck driver lost control of his vehicle in Schramberg, Baden-Württemberg, striking and instantly killing a young woman and her child on the sidewalk.
A 44-year-old truck driver, found to have nearly three promille of alcohol in his blood, was arrested by police after his milk tanker trailer overturned into a ditch. Police had previously noticed the vehicle had a damaged wheel.
Australia has introduced new measures to protect truck drivers and road support businesses from fuel price spikes, allowing them to make emergency applications for a contract chain order.
Truck drivers in Bosnia and Herzegovina, who blocked freight traffic at several border crossings, will now allow fuel imports due to critically low reserves, as confirmed by Nikola Brković from the 'Logistik' Consortium.
Around 70 truck drivers are protesting at the Svilaj border crossing, blocking the movement of goods from Bosnia and Herzegovina and threatening a full import blockade if their demands are not met within 72 hours.
A truck driver has been arrested in Alfajarín, Zaragoza, for allegedly fatally running over another driver after stealing diesel from him. The incident occurred early Sunday morning at a service area.
An Air Canada flight collided with a fire truck on the runway at LaGuardia Airport, resulting in two fatalities and dozens of injuries. Reports indicate a desperate attempt was made to warn the truck driver.
MANILA, Philippines — For jeepney and delivery truck drivers, trips to fuel stations have been jarring nowadays as diesel—which for the longest time had been cheaper than gasoline in the…
A report indicates that the truck driver involved in a fatal crash on I-35 in north Austin may have had limited opportunities for sleep, contributing to the incident.
The "Logistika BiH" consortium has announced new truck driver protests in Bosnia and Herzegovina, set to begin on March 23 and continue until their demands are met.
LUCENA CITY, Quezon– Two motorists died while two others were injured in a vehicular accident on Wednesday in Pagbilao town, Quezon province. According to a Quezon police report, a truck allegedly lost its brakes while negotiating a downhill stretch of the old zigzag road in Barangay Silangang Malicboy at around 10:15 a.m. The truck driver,
A hacked dating app called 'WhiteDate,' openly racist, antisemitic, and xenophobic, was found to have 46 Belgian users, including an SNCB employee, a member of Schild en Vrienden, and a truck driver.
Over 11 million cigarettes without Polish excise stamps were seized by customs and tax officers in Gdynia. The shipment, which arrived from Thailand, was documented to be destined for Slovakia, and the truck driver has been charged with smuggling.
Police in Płock, Poland, stopped a 34-year-old truck driver whose tanker was leaking milk and had tires that were only fit for disposal, prohibiting him from further travel.
Authorities in Zamboanga City intercepted a closed van transporting an estimated P6 million worth of allegedly smuggled cigarettes, leading to the arrest of the truck driver.
A 31-year-old truck driver died in a severe single-vehicle accident in Hasle bei Burgdorf on Tuesday afternoon when his truck overturned multiple times. Investigations into the cause of the accident are underway.
An ICE crackdown targeting foreign-born truck drivers for failing English proficiency tests is exacerbating severe labor shortages in the vital trucking industry.
Two individuals were arrested in Pune for allegedly assaulting a truck driver and forcing him to eat cow dung. The accused claimed the driver was transporting buffaloes using forged documents.
The driver of a garbage truck involved in a fatal accident in October 2024 on the Passeerdersgracht in Amsterdam has been sentenced to 100 hours of community service. The accident resulted in the death of a 69-year-old American woman.
The Austrian government and Chamber of Commerce are supporting efforts to find an acceptable solution for professional truck drivers from Serbia and the region facing issues with entry and stay in EU countries.
Two Romanian men, posing as police officers, robbed a Bulgarian truck driver at a rest stop in Lajosmizse, Hungary. They reportedly took the driver's money after impersonating law enforcement.
An Austrian army bus was involved in an accident on the Krems expressway, reportedly after being touched by a truck. Both the bus driver and the truck driver sustained minor injuries in the incident.
Two truck drivers were apprehended in Iloilo City, Philippines, during a buy-bust operation that resulted in the seizure of approximately P476,000 worth of suspected shabu. The arrests occurred late Wednesday, May 5.
A severe traffic accident occurred on a Croatian highway near Slavonski Brod, where a truck broke through a fence, hit a power line, and caught fire, trapping the driver inside.
A Paraguayan senator was sentenced to 13 years in prison after being convicted of drug trafficking. This conviction highlights efforts to combat illicit drug activities within the region.
Police near Požega stopped a 47-year-old truck driver who was found to be intoxicated with 1.45 permille alcohol, driving with an expired license, and illegally transporting waste, facing a fine of 2147 euros and a driving ban.
A truck driver was stopped by a witness on the A4 motorway towards Wrocław, Poland, after driving erratically and hitting road signs while intoxicated. Major Tomasz Sikora, who was with his family, intervened to stop the driver.
A truck driver, last seen at a Florida rest stop, was found dead in Georgia, prompting an FBI investigation into a suspected hijacking. Key details surrounding the incident remain unclear.
An incredible incident occurred in Evia, Greece, where a German truck driver's GPS error caused his vehicle to get stuck on a main road in Aliveri. A barrier had to be cut to allow the truck to pass.
A tragic multi-vehicle accident occurred on the A1 highway in Wierzchowisko, Silesian Voivodeship, resulting in the death of a truck driver. The road towards Łódź was completely blocked for several hours.
A tow truck driver was seriously injured in Warsaw when a broken ambulance rolled off the tow truck and crushed him against a bus stop. He was hospitalized in critical condition.
Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, the truck driver responsible for the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash, has had his deportation temporarily deferred following an application.
Democratic candidates for California governor are vowing to fight the Trump administration's English proficiency tests for truck drivers, describing the policy as racist.
Hungary is implementing a new recruitment method for Filipino truck drivers after a high failure rate in previous attempts, with the first group of fifty expected to start work in May.
A 56-year-old truck driver has been sentenced to 60 days in prison and lost his driving license for three years after hitting and killing 7-year-old Finn Matre Langeland in a crosswalk.
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and APM Terminals Apapa have partnered to roll out a drug and alcohol testing campaign for external truck drivers operating within Nigeria's largest container terminal. The initiative aims to enhance port safety.
An Irish truck driver from Co Wexford joined ongoing fuel protests to ensure her voice is heard, expressing skepticism that the government's recently announced support package will make a significant difference to her situation.
Truck driver Baljeet Singh has pleaded guilty to causing the death of two individuals, admitting he was playing a mobile game at the time of the incident.
Protests against soaring fuel prices are spreading across Europe, with military forces deployed against angry farmers and truck drivers in Ireland and predictions of a Yellow Vest movement resurgence in France.
A truck driver was arrested in Thessaloniki after being involved in a road accident and found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. Police took the driver into custody following the incident.
Alberta has introduced a new mobile application designed to help interprovincial truck drivers avoid hitting bridges. The app is part of a wider strategy aimed at enhancing training and safety within the commercial trucking sector.
A road in Saitama, Japan, affected by a sinkhole in January has been partially restored. The incident at a six-way intersection had resulted in the death of a truck driver.
Russian forces conducted multiple attacks across Ukraine, including drone strikes in Sumy Oblast that killed a truck driver and wounded police and medical workers, and airstrikes in Kharkiv Oblast that injured several civilians. Additionally, a railway strike in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast led to the evacuation of 500 passengers.
Lafarge Africa has expanded its 'Women on Wheels' initiative, graduating 15 female truck drivers to address driver shortages and promote inclusivity in Nigeria's logistics sector.
A 54-year-old truck driver has been indicted for negligent driving resulting in death, following a fatal accident on the Shin-Meishin Expressway in Kameyama, Mie Prefecture last month that killed six people, including three children.
The Mexican National Guard has arrested a truck driver found to be hauling 66,000 liters of illegal fuel. The arrest was reported by Mexico News Daily.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested over a dozen individuals suspected of being undocumented immigrants at a Pennsylvania DMV. The arrests followed a public tip regarding truck drivers at the facility.
A Vietnamese truck driver dislocated his ankle while jumping from his vehicle to rescue a 2-year-old girl who had wandered onto National Highway 1, narrowly saving her from oncoming traffic.
A girl and a man died in a severe road accident in Kent, England, after a truck collided with their horse-drawn carriage; a woman is in critical condition, and the truck driver has been arrested.
A 60-year-old Hungarian truck driver was found dead in the cabin of his truck in Austria, with authorities investigating the circumstances of his death.
A truck driver in Nieporęt, Poland, was stopped by a police officer and a Territorial Defense Forces soldier for operating an oversized and overweight Volvo truck without a valid driving license.
A truck driver in Lagos killed a dispatch rider and subsequently fled the scene, prompting the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) to urge police for a comprehensive inquiry and justice.
A regional train collided with a heavy truck at a level crossing in Saint-Raphaël, France, shortly before 8 AM, resulting in the death of the truck driver and cutting off rail traffic between Saint-Raphaël and Cannes for the day.
Janusz Ratajczak, a 63-year-old soloist with Opera Nova and a renowned Bydgoszcz opera singer, has died in a tragic road accident in Przyłubie. Preliminary police findings indicate a truck driver veered into the opposite lane, causing the fatal collision.
Bosnian truck drivers blocked two cargo terminals on the border with EU member Croatia in a one-day protest, leading to an estimated daily loss of €100 million for Balkan economies.
Truck drivers have blocked the Orašje border crossing in Bosnia and Herzegovina since this morning, protesting for unspecified reasons. Organizers stated that passenger traffic remains unobstructed, and they intend to stay until further notice.
A video circulating on social media captures a truck driver engaging in unexpected activities at a rest stop, leading commentators to nickname him 'the machine'.
Truck drivers in Bosnia and Herzegovina, organized by the "Logistics" Consortium, have blocked freight traffic at several border crossings with Croatia, with a large convoy gathered in Gradiška moving towards the border.
Albania is experiencing a significant shortage of truck drivers, leading to increased wages of up to 2,500 euros, comparable to EU levels, as many foreign workers use Albania as a transit country to Europe.
A large truck collided with three cars on the Shin-Meishin Expressway in Mie Prefecture, Japan, resulting in six fatalities. The arrested truck driver has reportedly admitted to police that he was not paying close attention and braked too late.
Japan's high-speed bullet trains are increasingly being utilized for freight services to offset a decline in passenger numbers and address truck driver shortages.
A truck driver caused significant damage to infrastructure in a tunnel on the Zakopianka route after driving almost the entire section with a burst tire. Speed limits have been imposed in the tunnel following the incident.
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A 30-year-old worker was injured in Witowo, Poland, after a drunk truck driver crashed into a garbage truck where people were working. The driver was arrested.
Croatia has reportedly turned back 875 truck drivers from Bosnia and Herzegovina at its border, leading to numerous cancelled shipments and ongoing discussions without a resolution in sight.
Truck drivers holding Bosnian passports are reportedly being detained by police in Croatia and issued six-month bans from entering the Schengen area, according to the Logistika consortium.
A 23-year-old man died in a fatal motorcycle accident in Lasithi, Crete, after the motorcycle crossed into the opposite lane and collided with a truck. The truck driver and the 26-year-old motorcycle driver were arrested.
Saša Magazinović, Chairman of the Social Democratic Party of BiH's parliamentary club, has called on the European Parliament to assist Bosnian truck drivers and accelerate their border crossings into the EU.
Bus and truck drivers in Botswana are reportedly being denied adequate rest, despite existing labor laws that limit working hours and mandate rest periods.
Islamist militants from an al Qaeda-linked group killed 10 long-haul truck drivers and two teenage apprentices who were travelling through Mali's western Kayes region in late January, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Tuesday.
A Dutch truck driver expresses his desire for freedom, independence, and a permanent truck, highlighting the personal motivations behind his career choice.
A landslide at a major landfill resulted in the deaths of seven people, including truck drivers, waste collection employees, and food vendors working or resting nearby.
During an emotional House Judiciary hearing, the father of a girl injured by an alleged illegal immigrant truck driver urged lawmakers to prioritize American safety.
A paramedic and gas truck driver were seriously injured in a crash on SH1 in New Zealand. Separately, a mayor claims the NZTA was warned about roadworks that later paralyzed the city.
A special operation to check compliance with the Road Traffic Code by truck drivers was carried out in Attica from May 6 to 9, resulting in 972 violations among 132 vehicles inspected.
A truck crash on the Lagos-Badagry expressway resulted in the deaths of a pedestrian and a motorcyclist. The driver of the truck has since been arrested in connection with the incident.
The father of a bakery truck driver, whose vehicle was clipped by a United Airlines plane on the New Jersey Turnpike, revealed his son believed he would be decapitated during the incident.
A monster truck driver lost control and crashed into the audience in Popayán, Colombia, resulting in three fatalities, including a ten-year-old child celebrating her birthday, and injuring 40 others.
A United Airlines jet struck a catering truck and a light pole while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport, causing minor injuries to the truck driver. The incident occurred as the plane was taxiing after touching down, narrowly avoiding a more serious accident.
Lithuania and other EU neighbors of Russia and Belarus are taking measures to counter the illegal trade of cheaper fuel from the East, where truck drivers are reselling Russian fuel within the European Union.
A senator has called for an investigation into a fatal accident caused by a truck driver who allegedly fraudulently obtained his license and citizenship. The incident resulted in the deaths of a family.
A tow truck driver in rural Saskatchewan, Clint Gottinger, successfully rescued a moose that was trapped in ice, preventing the animal from further harm.
A truck driver has been arrested after a fatal accident in Bukit Panjang resulted in the death of a 69-year-old pedestrian. Police are investigating the incident.
An Ohio semitruck driver charged in a fiery I-71 crash that killed a family of three allegedly used a fake identity to obtain his commercial driver's license (CDL) and citizenship.
APM Terminals Apapa and the Nigerian Ports Authority have initiated a drug and alcohol testing campaign for truck drivers to improve port safety and prevent substance abuse.
Police in Bulacan, Philippines, have arrested a 40-year-old truck driver, who is the father of the victim, and three other individuals in connection with the rape and murder of his 16-year-old daughter.
Italian truck drivers are planning a strike from May 25 to 29, leaving their vehicles in garages to protest and demand immediate financial aid. They are calling for urgent support from the government.
An unannounced protest by "Trasporto Unito" truck drivers was suspended after a truck driver was hit and killed, though Unatras confirmed a planned stop in May.
Germany's logistics sector is experiencing a catastrophic crisis, driven by expensive fuel prices linked to the Iran war and a shortage of 120,000 truck drivers, with the industry association warning of increased insolvencies.
Police in Lublin, Poland, stopped a 43-year-old Tesla Cybertruck driver who was speeding at 115 km/h in a 50 km/h zone. The man, previously noted for similar offenses, was issued a significant fine.
A truck driver involved in a highway crash is facing a lengthy recovery period of nine months, which will include multiple surgeries for their injuries.
A truck driver from Quaregnon, Belgium, was convicted after using his employer's fuel card for personal use during a week of unemployment, an act the court reclassified from domestic theft to breach of trust.
A truck driver intentionally blocked the Vitinya tunnel towards Sofia on the Hemus highway, causing traffic difficulties on the last holiday for Easter, according to the Road Infrastructure Agency.
A Polish truck driver has been charged following a collision with a TGV train in northern France, an incident that resulted in the death of the train's driver.
A 30-year-old Polish truck driver residing in France has been charged with vehicular homicide after his heavy goods vehicle was struck by a TGV train in Pas-de-Calais.
A car driver died following a collision with a semi-truck on the B255 near Marburg, Germany. Her daughter and the truck driver were both injured and transported to the hospital.
The Ghana Shippers’ Authority, in collaboration with GIZ and JAPTU, has initiated a nationwide sensitization campaign for haulage truck drivers ahead of the enforcement of Axle Load regulations.
A former Hong Kong truck driver was sentenced to 22 months in prison for causing the death of a pregnant woman in an accident, with the judge citing his "continuous" wrong driving decisions.
A fatal accident occurred in Muralto, Switzerland, when a truck struck and killed a pedestrian on a crosswalk; the circumstances of why the truck driver started moving are currently under investigation.
Lawmakers from Alaska and Wyoming assert that new emissions regulations are causing truck drivers to become stranded in freezing conditions, highlighting concerns about the practical impact of environmental policies.
Vermont is hiking fines to $20,000 for truck drivers who get stuck at Smugglers' Notch, a measure implemented due to persistent issues with large vehicles navigating the challenging pass.
Truck drivers in Bosnia and Herzegovina, who had blocked freight traffic at several border crossings, have now agreed to allow fuel imports due to critically low reserves.
Inspectors in Olsztyn, Poland, stopped a truck driver who had severely violated working hours regulations, resulting in 67 penalty tickets, which the driver refused to accept.
A 69-year-old foreign truck driver was arrested on the Thessaloniki-Evzoni highway after attempting to bribe traffic police officers with 50 euros each to avoid fines.
The Logistics Consortium of Bosnia and Herzegovina has announced that truck drivers will organize protests today, blocking borders due to restrictions on their stay.
Police in the West Herzegovina Canton (MUP ZHK) announced they have banned a peaceful gathering of transporters titled "Third Call – Final Announcement of Operational Protests," which was scheduled for Monday at the border crossing.
An Indian-origin truck driver has been arrested in Canada, and a border officer also charged, in connection with the smuggling of millions of dollars worth of drugs into the country.
Italy's government is implementing a new decree on fuel, including a petrol bonus, stricter anti-speculation controls, and aid for truck drivers, with discounts for low-income families and diesel for trucks.
Applications for sickness allowance are rarely rejected, according to Kela. This happened to Leena from Pirkanmaa, even though three different doctors considered her unfit for work.
Croatia has turned back 875 truck drivers from Bosnia and Herzegovina at its border, a move that is severely impacting the Bosnian transport sector and threatening the country's economy.
Construction of a new roundabout has begun in Náchod, Czech Republic, near the border with Poland, leading to traffic closures until mid-June and advising truck drivers to avoid the area.
The Consortium "Logistika BiH" announced that Bosnian truck drivers with BiH passports are being detained by police in Croatia and issued six-month bans from entering the Schengen area.
Customs officers on Croatia's A3 highway discovered 20,000 undeclared euros hidden under the seat of a truck driven by a Bosnian national, who was subsequently fined 6,600 euros.
Mobile traffic safety units conducted an intensified control action yesterday between 9 AM and 2 PM across several internal affairs sectors, resulting in 37 measures issued for violations by truck drivers.
A traffic accident on Celovška Street near Tivoli Park in Ljubljana briefly halted traffic when a truck driver failed to yield to a pedestrian at a crosswalk, seriously injuring her.
There are currently no requirements for driving lessons in large fire trucks for aspiring fire truck drivers in Norway, a situation described as bordering on madness by a long-time advocate for change.
The recent surge in gas prices has slowed, but prices still hover near six-year highs, placing a heavy burden on truck drivers amid tensions in the Middle East.