Reported cargo theft increased 5% during the second quarter of 2026, with 605 incidents recorded nationwide. California remained the leading hot spot while electronics were the most commonly targeted freight.
Category Archives: Crime
Trucker Calls 911 After Load Shift Exposes 1,800 Pounds of Marijuana
A trucker called 911 after a load shift exposed 1,800 pounds of marijuana concealed inside a commercial shipment at a Georgia truck stop.
New York Truck Driver Arrested for Motor Vehicle Homicide After Fatal I-80 Crash in Nebraska
Nebraska State Patrol arrested a New York truck driver for motor vehicle homicide after investigators say his semi entered I-80 below the minimum speed limit and was struck from behind in a crash that killed a Florida truck driver.
Wrong Way Semi Crashes on I-5 Near Weed; Driver Arrested on Suspicion of DUI
A wrong-way semi traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of I-5 crashed near Weed, California. CHP arrested the driver on suspicion of DUI.
Florida Truck Driver, Fiancé Charged After Four Children Allegedly Lived in Semi Cab for Years
A Florida truck driver and her fiancé are facing felony child neglect charges after investigators alleged four children spent nearly six years largely confined inside a semi-truck cab without regular school, medical care or basic daily freedoms.
Foreign Trucker Behind Bars after Texas Drug Bust
A speeding stop on Interstate 10 near Major Drive in Beaumont led police to arrest truck driver Liqiang Gao, 36, after officers say a search of the tractor-trailer uncovered a large quantity of marijuana.
FedEx Driver Arrested for OVI After Ohio State Highway Patrol Traffic Stop
A FedEx truck driver was arrested for OVI after an Ohio State Highway Patrol traffic stop. Bodycam footage shows a breath-test result of 0.195.
Truck Driver Airlifted After Violent Attack at Illinois Truck Stop
Effingham’s truck driver Corey Clayton is battling severe injuries after being attacked at the TA Travel Center. The incident, which occurred overnight, left him unconscious and requiring extensive medical treatment. Community support is rising quickly, with a GoFundMe campaign already reaching its fundraising goal.
Truck Driver Wanted Months After Fatal I-40 Semi Crash Near Zuzax
A truck driver is wanted on a vehicular homicide charge after a fatal semi-truck crash on I-40 near Zuzax, New Mexico.