Bruce Guthrie

United States

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Contributing Writer at The Trucker

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Articles

NHTSA recalls Western Star trucks for faulty battery connection

5 days ago | thetrucker.com | Bruce Guthrie

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has issued a recall for certain models of Western Star trucks due to an incorrectly installed battery connection may cause fire. Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Western Star 49X and 2021-2026 Western Star 47X vehicles. A stud connecting the battery to the starter at the frame rail may have been incorrectly installed, which can cause a short circuit.
Single truck rollover blocks traffic on Highway 60 in Missouri

5 days ago | thetrucker.com | Bruce Guthrie

STODDARD COUNTY, Mo. — The Missouri State Highway Patrol and KWOC radio station in Poplar Bluff, Mo. reported on Monday morning that a single vehicle crash had blocked lanes of Highway 60 near Puxico. In an update later Monday morning, KWOC cited the MSHP saying the crash involved a big rig and that all lanes were re-opened. No details of the crash has been released, but authorities did say that there were no injuries.
SuperRigs brings out nearly 90-year old world traveler

5 days ago | thetrucker.com | Bruce Guthrie

ATLANTA — When Shell Rotella SuperRigs 2025 held its Friday night festivities which included a truck light show, live music and fireworks, many from the community of Hampton and McDonough, Georgia came out to marvel at the trucks that were on display, and enjoy what the Shell Rotella event had to offer at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. One of those was Mary Elliott, 89, from McDonough saw local news coverage on Friday morning and decided that she wanted to come out and see what the fuss was about.
Trucker dead after accident with another 18-wheeler in Georgia

5 days ago | thetrucker.com | Bruce Guthrie

CANDLER COUNTY, Ga. —One big rig driver is dead and one with minor injuries after a collision between two big rigs on Interstate 16 in Candler County Ga.Georgia State Police say on Friday at approximately 9:15 a.m., they responded to a two-vehicle crash on I-16 west near mile-marker 101 in Candler County.
SuperRigs washed out by Thursday heavy rain, unaffected by nearby tornado

1 week ago | thetrucker.com | Bruce Guthrie

HAMPTON, Ga. — A tornado barreled through Henry County, Ga., on Thursday just a few miles from the Atlanta Motor Speedway where the annual SuperRigs event was being held. Shell Rotella spokesperson Julie Wright said the weather prompted the chief of the Hampton, Ga., police called off the parade of trucks that was set to take place in downtown Hampton on Thursday night.
Two dead in crash on Interstate 70 in Maryland

1 week ago | thetrucker.com | Bruce Guthrie

FREDRICK COUNTY, Md. — According to authorities, two passengers of a box truck died in a fiery crash Sunday afternoon on Interstate 70 in Frederick County, Maryland. Maryland State Police said troopers were called around 4:10 p.m. to westbound I-70 near Exit 62 in New Market. State police said a preliminary investigation shows that the driver of a BMW SUV rear-ended a box truck near Maryland Route 75. The box truck subsequently crossed the median and struck an oncoming tractor-trailer.
RoadFlex, RaceTrac announce partnership

1 week ago | thetrucker.com | Bruce Guthrie

NEW YORK, NY — RoadFlex has announced its partnership with RaceTrac. RoadFlex brings fleet expense management and fuel card platform into one of the nation’s largest convenience stores. The two companies announced the pact in a joint press release. “This partnership will offer fleet operators across the U.S. enhanced access to competitive fuel pricing, expanded acceptance, and powerful spend controls — all through the RoadFlex platform,” the release stated.
Semi truck rollover in Kansas City results in no injuries

1 week ago | thetrucker.com | Bruce Guthrie

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – First responders in the Kansas City area called the fact that no injuries were sustained in a big rig crash on Sunday, a miracle. A Sunday morning crash sent a semi-truck off the side of Interstate 35, as first reported by KCTV in Kansas City. The news station stated that Kansas City Fire Department Station 10 got the call alerting them to the crash at just before 9 a.m. on Sunday.
2 dead in crash involving semi and car in Indiana

1 week ago | thetrucker.com | Bruce Guthrie

CONSTANTINE TOWNSHIP, Ind. —According to a news report, two Indiana residents died in a semi-versus-car crash last week in Constantine Township. Michigan State Police say troopers were dispatched at 5:40 p.m. Friday to the intersection of U.S. 131 and North River Drive in response to a crash with injuries, according to a report from WLKM radio.
Big rig fire shuts down Interstate 20 in Louisiana

1 week ago | thetrucker.com | Bruce Guthrie

OUACHITA PARISH, La. – Troopers in Louisiana responded over the weekend to a Commercial Motor Vehicle fire on I-20 eastbound at milepost 123. According to a social media post, Louisiana State Police and recovery crews closed down both lanes of Interstate 20 eastbound. During the recovery process, eastbound traffic was diverted via the Garrett Road exit. There was no word of any injuries sustained in the fire, and details of the cause of the fire were not disclosed.