Border inspector turned smuggler pleads guilty to cocaine charges
A former border inspector is facing jail time after attempting to smuggle over 130 pounds of cocaine into the U.S.
By Ryan Witkowski | April 15, 2026
Category: Crime
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Crime,News
Tractor-trailer destroyed by fire following reported shooting
It’s safe to say this wasn’t the best Easter morning. A tractor-trailer burst into flames after reportedly being shot at by a trailing vehicle.
By Land Line Media | April 09, 2026
News,Crime
Not so sweet home Alabama: Trucker busted with pot
Trucker arrested after police discovered weed during an inspection. That was the first of several issues for the driver.
By Land Line Media | April 08, 2026
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Fake invoices land trucking company owner, logistics employee in prison
More than $800,000 was paid by companies through a scheme devised by a trucking company owner and a logistics employee.
By Land Line Media | April 08, 2026
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Truck driver pleads not guilty in crash that killed newlyweds
A truck driver was arrested following a crash that killed two newlyweds this past November. The trucker pleaded not guilty.
By Land Line Media | April 02, 2026
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GPS gaffe leads to arrest of commercial driver
A commercial driver from Missouri inadvertently followed GPS into Canada. Soon after, he was arrested and turned over to the Buffalo Police Department.
By Land Line Media | March 31, 2026
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Gimme a break: Thieves make off with 12 tons of KitKat bars
European cargo theft nets roughly 12 tons of KitKat bars. Find out what the company is doing to track down the thieves.
By Land Line Media | March 30, 2026
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Truck driver found guilty of drug charges
One of the largest drug seizures ever in McLean County, Ill., has led to the conviction of a truck driver.
By Land Line Media | March 26, 2026
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Former truck driver, who faked drowning, sentenced for fraud
A former truck driver was making extra money on the side. However, he did so by fraudulently collecting disability benefits.
By Land Line Media | March 25, 2026
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Organized task force busts SoCal theft ring
California task force continues its mission to combat cargo theft. Their latest investigation recovered roughly $7 million in stolen items.
By Land Line Media | March 23, 2026
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Colorado officials put lead-footed truckers on notice
Speeding tickets for truckers in Colorado reach a five-year high. Find out what the state is doing to remind drivers to slow down.
By Land Line Media | March 20, 2026
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Freight brokerage owner accused of wire fraud, money laundering
A former owner of a freight brokerage company is accused of being involved in a $1 million wire fraud scheme.
By Land Line Media | March 20, 2026
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Snakes on a Truck: CBP seizes 39 pythons hidden inside tractor
Snakes on a Truck? No. It’s not a movie sequel. But it could be following a real-life incident where CBP officers seized 39 pythons.
By Land Line Media | March 18, 2026
Crime,News
Trucking company owner ordered to pay millions for Ponzi scheme
A trucking company owner from Florida has been ordered to pay tens of millions of dollars in restitution for a Ponzi scheme.
By Land Line Media | March 13, 2026
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Trucking company owner sentenced in bribery scheme
A trucking company owner has been sentenced for illegal payments made to secure more business by submitting false information.
By Land Line Media | March 12, 2026
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Police recover over $5 million in goods from SoCal cargo theft ring
California makes five arrests in connection with an ongoing cargo theft investigation. Police recovered over $5 million in stolen goods.
By Land Line Media | February 25, 2026
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Officer pleads guilty regarding illegal detainment of truck driver
A former federal task force deputy pleaded guilty to charges related to the illegal detainment of a truck driver.
By Land Line Media | February 10, 2026
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Prosecutors say N.Y. trucker ran cargo theft scheme using hacked emails
A trucker allegedly used hacked email accounts to commit cargo theft. He’s now facing up to 15 years in prison for the crimes.
By Land Line Media | February 10, 2026
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Florida man’s cargo theft spree ends with 13-year federal sentence
Florida man to serve over 13 years in prison for cargo theft. Prosecutors say his crimes were an attack on the “backbone of U.S. commerce.”
By Ryan Witkowski | January 28, 2026
News,Safety & Security,Crime
Expensive tastes: Cargo thieves targeted bigger paydays in 2025
Last year, losses from cargo theft incidents increased 60% over 2024. Here’s the reason for the rising numbers.
By Ryan Witkowski | January 27, 2026
News,Crime
Truck inspection leads to $7M cocaine bust
A routine DOT inspection led to an Indiana State Police trooper finding more than 300 pounds of cocaine in the truck’s sleeper berth.
By Mark Schremmer | January 07, 2026
Crime,News
$400,000 worth of lobster stolen in double-brokering scam
A recent cargo theft is bringing attention to the issue of double-brokering. Here’s what lawmakers are doing to curb the growing issue.
By Ryan Witkowski | December 30, 2025
News,Safety & Security,Crime
Tour bus in fatal crash bolsters calls for CDL, enforcement reform
Another fatal crash, this one in Tennessee, highlights the need for CDL reform and English-language proficiency enforcement.
By Land Line Media | December 18, 2025
Federal,News,Crime
Fourth trucker caught in ICE dragnet after fatal crash
Deadly Oregon crash leads to fourth ICE detainer for a truck driver, expanding the agency’s enforcement efforts into truck safety.
By Land Line Media | December 02, 2025
Crime,News
Bad medicine: Washington state doc faces 26-count indictment
A COVID-19 waiver investigation uncovered a Washington state doctor’s CDL medical certification scheme, resulting in 26 grand jury indictments.
By Jami Jones | November 26, 2025