Trucking news and briefs for Friday, Aug. 29, 2025:
Unannounced hazmat blitz put nearly 600 trucks OOS
Over five days this summer, commercial motor vehicle inspectors in Canada and the U.S. conducted 4,629 inspections of commercial motor vehicles transporting hazardous materials/dangerous goods (HM/DG) as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) unannounced HM/DG inspection and enforcement initiative.
During this year’s HM/DG Road Blitz, which was June 9-13, inspectors affixed 831 CVSA decals to inspected vehicles for having no critical vehicle or specification cargo tank violations on those vehicles.
Conversely, inspectors discovered 1,169 HM/DG violations, of which 598 (51%) were out-of-service violations.
Forty-five jurisdictions participated in this year’s unannounced HM/DG Road Blitz – 10 Canadian provinces and 35 U.S. states. Enforcement personnel inspected 1,469 non-bulk packages/small means of containment, 2,522 bulk cargo tank packages/large means of containment and 447 other bulk packages/other large means of containment.
The following table shows the top violations issued during the blitz in the U.S.:
Between the U.S. and Canada, inspectors identified 20 out-of-service HM/DG package integrity (leaking) violations. Leaking hazardous materials/dangerous goods pose a significant threat to human health and safety, property, and the environment.
Pitt Ohio opens relocated Chicago terminal
Pitt Ohio (CCJ Top 250, No. 45) has relocated its Chicago freight terminal to a larger, renovated facility.
The completely renovated terminal building is 63,789 square feet and includes 111 dock doors, a gain of 57 from its previous location. Also on the complex is a 13,802-square-foot, four-bay vehicle maintenance building, a new fueling island and underground tank, and a 19,712 square foot office building.
In line with the company's commitment to sustainability, the renovations incorporated post-consumer recycled materials, and installation of LED lighting and LED trailer lighting. Renovations used post-consumer recycled materials, LED lighting throughout, and added electric chargers, tow motors, and pallet jacks for improved sustainability and workplace health.
“Chicago represents a strategically vital market for our organization and our customers,” said Brad Caven, Vice President of Operations at Pitt Ohio. “By increasing our capacity in this dynamic city, we are enhancing operational efficiency and positioning ourselves as a more reliable partner for those we serve.”
The new address will be 8601 W 53rd Street, McCook, IL 60525, 6.1 miles from its previous location.
Peterbilt dealer group expands into North Carolina
The Pete Store has opened its first location in North Carolina.The Pete Store
The Pete Store, one of the largest Peterbilt dealer groups in North America, has opened a new location in Asheville, North Carolina.
Located at 223 Amboy Road, the 30,000-square-foot facility on a five-acre site marks the company’s first North Carolina location. It offers preventive maintenance, warranty repair, advanced diagnostics, and mobile service, supported by a comprehensive all-makes parts inventory to reduce downtime for regional fleets.
“We are excited to bring The Pete Store experience to Western North Carolina,” said Greg Arscott, President of The Pete Store. “This region is home to a large and growing base of Peterbilt customers, and this investment allows us to deliver the award-winning support they deserve closer to where they operate.”
The new location is expected to create at least 30 jobs as the company hires technicians, parts professionals, and support staff this fall.
The Pete Store now operates 31 locations across the eastern United States.
