An Illinois man has been sentenced to federal prison and ordered to pay restitution in the to Con-way Freight after pleading guilty to sending threatening communications over the Internet.
Man to Pay Restitution to Con-way Freight, Serve Time for Bomb Hoax
An Illinois man has been sentenced to federal prison and ordered to pay restitution in the to Con-way Freight after pleading guilty to sending threatening communications over the Internet.
Rodney Termini, 48, of Oglesby, Ill., was sentenced by a U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan, to 13 months in prison and must pay nearly $46,000 for the false alarm.
According to court records, on April 15, the day of the Boston Marathon bombing, Termini posted two threatening messages to the Facebook page of Con-way Freight.
Termini was a contract employee for Con-way Freight at its LaSalle, Ill., facility. Termini, using a Facebook identification in someone else’s name, wrote to Con-way, “there is a bomb at one of your facilities, have fun finding it,” according to the FBI.
In response to the threats, Con-way evacuated several of its facilities and suspended certain operations while law enforcement officers, assisted by bomb sniffing dogs, searched the facilities. At the time of Termini’s threats, law enforcement had not yet captured the two men suspected in the Boston Marathon bombings.
United States Attorney McQuade, who prosecuted the case said, “Hoax threats are a serious crime. In addition to needlessly alarming the victims, threats divert law enforcement resources from other important assignments. We hope this prosecution will deter others from committing similar crimes.”
More Fleet Management

Bill in House Would Raise Minimum Insurance for Motor Carriers to $5 Million
The Fair Compensation for Truck Crash Victims Act would increase insurance requirements for interstate motor carriers by nearly seven times.
Read More →
FTR Trucking Conditions Index Hits Four-Year High in February
Strong freight rates push TCI to 10.2, but FTR expects fuel-price volatility to skew March results.
Read More →
C.H. Robinson Offers Carriers Relief as Diesel Prices Surge
C.H. Robinson is waiving fees on fuel cards and cash advances for April and May, aiming to help carriers offset rising diesel costs tied to geopolitical instability.
Read More →
What Trucking Events are Happening in 2026?
Looking for trucking-related conventions, expos, and other events? Heavy Duty Trucking has developed this list of national and larger regional trucking shows and events.
Read More →
Volvo’s Quiet Confidence Turns into a Full-Throated Bet on the Future
After years of steady, methodical progress, Peter Voorhoeve says the OEM’s latest lineup isn’t just evolutionary. It’s delivering real, measurable gains for fleets right now.
Read More →
BeyondTrucks Targets Rate Complexity with New AI RateAgents
BeyondTrucks says its new RateAgents can turn plain-language rate logic into working code, starting with fuel surcharges — a critical but notoriously complex piece of carrier revenue.
Read More →
Volvo Sees Market ‘Tipping Point’ as New VNL Orders Surge
Soft freight conditions persist, but aging fleets, strong order intake, and new-product momentum signal a more optimistic second half of 2026, Volvo Trucks North America says.
Read More →
Cargo Theft’s New Playbook: Strategic Fraud, Double Brokering, and Cybercrime Hit Trucking
Cargo theft is evolving from regional smash-and-grab operations to sophisticated fraud schemes. Strategic theft now accounts for roughly a third of cargo crime, with incidents rising sharply in recent years. Here’s how the schemes work — and what fleets can do to protect themselves.
Read More →
HDT Honors the Best New Products of 2025 at TMC [Photos]
Heavy Duty Trucking's Top 20 Products awards recognize the best new products and technologies. Check out the award presentations at the 2026 Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting.
Read More →
Detroit Engines: Trusted Performance, Built for What's Next
The Detroit® Gen 6 engine platform proves that real progress doesn’t require a complete redesign. Built on 20 years of trusted technology, these engines are designed for efficiency, stronger performance, and greater reliability than before. And they do it all while complying with 2027 EPA standards on every mile.
Read More →
