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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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NTSB Member Says He Was Fired Without Explanation

Todd Inman was a public face of the investigation into last year's deadly collision of an airliner and an Army helicopter near the nation's capital. The NTSB has a five-person board but its website shows just three members.

March 9, 2026
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Oil Soars Above $100 as Iran War Forces Saudi Output Cuts

The war is showing no signs of abating after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran more than a week ago, and the fallout is stoking fears of an inflation crisis. The halt to shipping through Hormuz has driven up fuel prices.

March 9, 2026
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Wyoming Expands Authority to Enforce English Proficiency Law

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon on March 5 signed legislation granting statewide law enforcement power to uphold English-language proficiency standards for commercial vehicle drivers.

March 9, 2026
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Truck Driver Uses Hacked Carrier Emails to Heist Cargo

A Jamaican immigrant from New York is facing federal charges for his alleged role in a cargo theft ring that hacked truckload carriers’ email accounts to book and retrieve shipments to sell.

March 9, 2026
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US Charts $20 Billion Reinsurance Plan for Hormuz Traffic

The Trump administration announced a $20 billion reinsurance program aimed at reviving shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, where traffic has all but stopped amid the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran. 

March 6, 2026
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US Crude Posts Record Weekly Gain as Iran War Rages

U.S. oil posted the biggest weekly gain on record as the war in Iran upends critical energy market flows, with shipping through the Strait of Hormuz at a near-total halt.

March 6, 2026
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Truck Drivers Seek Predictability as Freight Market Shifts

In 2025, drivers prioritized reliable execution and predictable outcomes over short-term incentives, especially regarding their equipment, miles, pay and communication.

March 6, 2026
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Republicans Press for Tougher CDL Rules After Fatal Crashes

Congressional Republicans renewed calls for stricter English‑language requirements for CDL holders, citing safety concerns highlighted in President Donald Trump's State of the Union.

March 6, 2026
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Diesel Costs Forecast to Keep Rising on Middle East Turmoil

Diesel prices rocketed in the immediate aftermath of the joint U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran, and the military escalation that followed set in motion a wave of geopolitical uncertainty.

March 5, 2026
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Pentagon Notifies Anthropic It’s Deemed a Supply Chain Risk

The Pentagon said it has formally notified Anthropic that it has determined the company and its products pose a risk to the U.S. supply chain, escalating a dispute over AI safeguards.

March 5, 2026

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