Bruce Guthrie

United States

Freelance at Freelance

Contributing Writer at The Trucker

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Trucker dead after crash involving semi trucks, MDOT vehicles

2 days ago | thetrucker.com | Bruce Guthrie

FRENCHTOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A semi truck was involved in a crash with a pair of Michigan Department of Transportation vehicles on Tuesday morning. Troopers from the Monroe Post responded around 9:45 a.m. at Interstate 75 near Interstate 275 in Frenchtown Township. Authorities say MDOT workers were working on patching the left lane of I-75. The road crew had two MDOT attenuator vehicles behind the crew.
CBP officers seize over $1.5 million in hard narcotics in trailer at Colombia Solidarity Bridge

2 days ago | thetrucker.com | Bruce Guthrie

LAREDO, Texas – Customs and Border Protection in Laredo, Texas made a significant bust over the weekend. ,The seizure of cocaine totaled over $1,500,000 in street value. “Thanks to the vigilance and dedication of our CBP officers, a significant amount of cocaine was intercepted before it reached our communities,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry.
Federal judge orders Trump administration to release EV charger funding in 14 states

3 days ago | thetrucker.com | Bruce Guthrie

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A federal judge Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to release billions of dollars in funding for the build out of electric vehicle chargers in more than a dozen states. U.S. District Judge Tana Lin in Washington state partially granted a preliminary injunction that sought to free up the money approved under then-President Joe Biden that the Trump administration withheld earlier this year.
Diesel price jump doubles previous week's increase

3 days ago | thetrucker.com | Bruce Guthrie

After a 10-cent increase in per gallon price last week, diesel prices soared again. This week the increase totaled 20 cents per gallon. The average price per gallon stood at $3.571. This week that price soared to $3.775 per gallon. Nine of the 10 regions jumped by double digits. New England’s nine-cent jump was the only single-digit increase from $3.895 to $3.967. The largest jumps came from the Midwest Region which saw a 24-cent jump from $3.537 to $3.777.
U.S. Border Patrol is increasingly seen far from the border as Trump ramps up deportation arrests

3 days ago | thetrucker.com | Bruce Guthrie

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — Immigration arrests seen on video are showing an emerging trend: More Border Patrol agents are doing their jobs far from the borders with Mexico or Canada. A Border Patrol agent was seen hitting a Southern California landscaper on the head and neck as he was pinned to the ground during an arrest Saturday. The Department of Homeland Security said the man swung his weed trimmer at agents.
Trucking company owner to serve 23 years in prison for fraud

3 days ago | thetrucker.com | Bruce Guthrie

A trucking company owner was sentenced to 23 years in prison in Florida on May 30 after being found guilty on numerous fraud charges. According to a releaseOn May 30, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida sentenced Sanjay Singh, owner of Royal Bengal Logistics, Inc., to 276 months of incarceration, 36 months of supervised release, and a $800 assessment. Singh had been found guilty of wire fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy charges.
Tanker truck overturns, causes massive fire in Ohio

4 days ago | thetrucker.com | Bruce Guthrie

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Several lanes of Interstate 270 at state Route 161 in northeast Columbus reopened several hours after a fuel tanker truck reportedly ran off the road and overturned, causing a large fire. A Columbus public safety dispatcher reportedly said officers were called on a report of a crash around 1:40 p.m. Sunday. The dispatcher said that 911 callers reported seeing the tanker truck being cut off, which then caused it to travel off the road and overturn, according to the WBNS report.
CBP seizes $25 million in counterfeit jewlry

4 days ago | thetrucker.com | Bruce Guthrie

LOUISVILLE, Ky — Over two consecutive nights, Customs and Border Protection officers in Louisville seized five shipments containing a total of almost 2,200 pieces of counterfeit jewelry, according to a Monday press release. The first night was June 19 which is when the first shipment arrived from China, heading to a residence in Pennsylvania. Officers seized 318 bracelets for bearing unauthorized versions of Cartier trademarks.
PacLease celebrates 45 years

4 days ago | thetrucker.com | Bruce Guthrie

Forty-five years ago this month, PacLease was launched as an extension and new service for Kenworth and Peterbilt dealerships. “It enabled these dealerships to better serve their customers – many of which were looking into full-service leasing as a product offering for these specific buyers,” according to a release issued Monday.
Driver injured when rig overturns in Virginia

4 days ago | thetrucker.com | Bruce Guthrie

SUFFOLK, Va. — According to a report from WAVY, the driver of a tractor-trailer was injured after overturning in Suffolk Monday morning. According to officials, just after 6 a.m., fire crews were dispatched to the 6000 block of Holy Neck Road for reports of an overturned tractor-trailer. Crews said the driver suffered minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The crash is under investigation.