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, 2026Trucking Industry Safety News
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.
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, 2026US 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.Â
March 6, 2026US 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, 2026Truck 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, 2026Republicans 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, 2026Diesel 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, 2026Pentagon 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, 2026Control Costs and Support Drivers with Proactive Injury Management
Program Aired: March 5, 2 p.m. ETÂ Mike Pelz, vice president of health and safety solutions at Examinetics, joins Seth Clevenger for a special one-on-one conversation to discuss the benefits of proactively managing driver health and compliance and how high-performing fleets structure their injury management programs.
March 5, 2026Agencies Raid Diesel Theft Ring Near Port of Oakland
Federal and local law enforcement officers have taken action to bust an organized ring of diesel thieves thought to be selling the fuel around the Port of Oakland.
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