>Kenneth Pham Tran, 54, of San José was sentenced after dashcam footage showed him initiating a road rage incident, which resulted in him being rear-ended by a semi-truck. Tran attempted to hide his wrongdoing and profit from the accident he caused by filing a fraudulent insurance claim to collect an undeserved payout.
(California Department of Insurance)

Source: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-07-10/road-rage-driver-brake-check-jail-sentence

Technology Is Becoming a Truck Driver's Strongest Defense

Brake check scams are becoming more common, and they are putting truck drivers in tough situations every day. Some motorists intentionally pull in front of a semi and hit their brakes without warning, hoping to cause a crash that turns into an insurance claim or lawsuit. Since a fully loaded truck needs much more room to stop than a passenger vehicle, avoiding these situations is not always possible.

The good news is that technology is giving truck drivers a better chance to protect themselves. Many fleets now equip their trucks with forward facing and rear facing dash cameras, GPS tracking, electronic logging devices, and event activated video recording. These systems help capture what happened before, during, and after an incident, making it much easier to separate the facts from a false story.

Insurance companies are paying closer attention to video footage and telematics data than ever before. Clear evidence can help investigators determine who was really at fault, reduce the time it takes to process a claim, and uncover staged accidents before they become expensive legal battles. While no technology can stop every brake check scam, having reliable video and driving data can make all the difference when it comes to protecting professional drivers, their careers, and their businesses.

Some helpful links if you're looking for more info on dash cameras

1. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Electronic Logging Devices (ELD)
2. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Driver Safety Resources
3. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety
4. Brake Check Fraud Is Rising How Video Evidence Can Protect You
5. National Insurance Crime Bureau Fraud Prevention Resources
6. Insurance Information Institute Auto Insurance Fraud

Cargo theft is expected to increase around the July 4 holiday as reduced staffing, facility closures, and longer periods of unattended freight create ideal opportunities for organized criminal groups.

According to Verisk CargoNet, high-value shipments such as metals, electronics, food, beverages, and vehicle parts are among the most targeted, with theft hotspots concentrated in states like California, Texas and even Illinois.

The report also warns that thieves are increasingly using sophisticated fraud tactics, including compromising carrier phone systems and compliance accounts to impersonate legitimate carriers.

Truck drivers, carriers, brokers, and shippers are urged to remain vigilant, verify carrier identities, secure parked equipment, and avoid leaving loaded trailers unattended during the holiday period.

>Law enforcement agencies in Texas, Arizona and California have recently increased enforcement efforts targeting commercial vehicles, with operations focusing on vehicle safety, hours-of-service compliance and immigration enforcement.

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/us-law-agencies-expand-crackdown-on-commercial-vehicle-violators

This image was originally believed to be modeled on Leta Laroe, a famous exotic dancer at the time. However, it is more likely that the design is based on Rachel Ann Allen, created by Bill Zinda in Long Beach, California, for his friend Stewart Allen.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mudflap_girl

From May 12 to 14, enforcement personnel throughout North America will inspect commercial motor vehicles and commercial motor vehicle drivers for compliance with vehicle, cargo and driver regulatory requirements as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 72-hour inspection, enforcement and data-collection initiative, International Roadcheck.

https://cvsa.org/news/2026-roadcheck/

Pay your bills. I know it's rough but pay those bills cuz no one gives a f*ck

Looks like the red Charger took the red light and almost got demolished by a heavy hauler but was able to Dodge a horrific impact.

>For over-the-road truckers who cross multiple state lines, the challenge isn’t just owning a gun. CDL drivers must stay compliant everywhere they travel. Add in carrier-specific rules and insurance concerns, and the topic becomes a complex blend of legality, liability, and personal responsibility.

Read more at CDL Jobs: https://www.cdljobs.com/news-notes/news/truckers-carrying-guns-face-many-hurdles

Here is a very detailed Reddit post explaining Guns and Trucking and how it all works:

• https://www.reddit.com/r/Truckers/comments/1e2uw6y/guns_and_trucking_a_legal_overview_long_but_if/

Paxton's office says the schools allegedly have certified 'unqualified and non-English speaking' CDL drivers.

>The FBI is asking for the public's help in locating a truck driver who disappeared during a recent vehicle transport from Georgia to South Florida, as investigators work to track down several missing vehicles tied to the case.

https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/fbi-missing-cuban-truck-driver-florida-georgia-alejandro-jacomino-gonzalez/

Anyone with information about Gonzalez's whereabouts or the missing vehicles is urged to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324), reach out to a local FBI office, or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.

>Officers from numerous law enforcement agencies last month conducted a large-scale enforcement operation in Florida aimed at commercial motor vehicles.

Florida: https://www.truckersnews.com/news/article/15822081/176-drivers-placed-oos-during-4day-florida-truck-inspection-operation