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Transportation businesses face a host of dynamic risk issues that can significantly impact their financial and operational health. The news in this category focuses on the latest safety and security initiatives, resources and regulations and addresses topics that include fleet safety, claims administration, driver hiring and retention, risk management and compliance.

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ATA, OOIDA Press Congress to Enhance Safety in Trucking

The groups said that to ensure new carriers operate more efficiently, a stronger, prevention-focused program should continue to guide FMCSA鈥檚 safety strategy.

March 31, 2026
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Trump Urges Allies to Take Hormuz as Oil Swings on Exit Hopes

President Donald Trump on March 31 called on other nations to wrest control of the Strait of Hormuz as Iran maintained missile fire across the Persian Gulf.

March 31, 2026
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Automated Driving Systems Don't Boost Safety, NTSB Head Says

鈥淭hese systems function primarily as convenience features rather than safety enhancements,鈥 NTSB Chair Jennifer 91视频ndy said.

March 31, 2026
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Maine Man Charged in Unlicensed CDL Training Scheme

A Maine man is being prosecuted for allegedly operating an unlicensed CDL training school and taking $28,100 from people seeking entry-level driver training.

March 31, 2026
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Gas Prices Surpass $4 a Gallon, the Highest Since 2022

The last time聽U.S. drivers聽were collectively paying this much at the pump was nearly four years ago, following Russia鈥檚 invasion of Ukraine.

March 31, 2026
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Stocks Rise After Oil Prices Slow Their Spike

The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil, the international standard, fell 0.3% to $107.10. Benchmark U.S. crude slipped 0.3%.

March 31, 2026
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Unilever to Freeze Hiring as War Drives Up Shipping Costs

The move comes as聽Unilever agreed to combine its food business with spice maker McCormick in a $44.8 billion deal.

March 31, 2026
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Airport Waits Ease After TSA Officers Receive Back Pay

Airport wait times in Houston and Atlanta have eased after Transportation Security Administration officers received most of their missed pay.聽

March 30, 2026
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Oil Prices Soar Amid Fears About Escalation in Iran

President Donald Trump on March 30 threatened widespread destruction of Iran鈥檚 energy resources if a deal to聽end the war聽with Tehran is not reached soon.

March 30, 2026
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EPA Moves to Address DEF System Failures

The EPA has approved a change regarding sensor requirements for diesel exhaust fluid systems in response to complaints from frustrated truck owners.

March 30, 2026

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