Fleet maintenance leaders shared their ideas on improving practices and combating the challenges facing technicians at ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council Fall Meeting in Raleigh, N.C. ,聽聽
October 10, 2025Trucking 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.
Supply Chain Firms Need Risk Mitigation Plans, Experts Say
Supply chain companies need to develop risk mitigation plans that leverage insights and technologies, according to a panel of experts.
October 9, 2025ATA Presses Congress on Safety, Efficiency Priorities
ATA President Chris Spear in an Oct. 8 letter detailed several matters for Congress such as boosting entry-level driver training as well as English-language proficiency requirements.
October 9, 2025NHTSA Opens Tesla Probe After Crashes Involving FSD
Tesla is also under investigation by NHTSA for a 鈥渟ummon鈥 technology that lets drivers tell cars to drive to their location to pick them up, a feature that has reportedly led to fender benders.
October 9, 2025Cargo Theft Costs Trucking, Logistics Firms $18M Daily
ATRI researchers conducted numerous interviews with industry participants who lost goods due to cargo theft. They also had input from experts who work to monitor and prevent this crime.
October 9, 2025Volvo VNL, VNR to Receive Side-Curtain Air Bags as Standard
VTNA launched redesigns of the flagship Class 8 on-highway VNL tractor and VNR regional-haul semi in January 2024 and March 2025, respectively.
October 9, 2025House Bill Moves to Let Younger Truckers Cross State Lines
The DRIVE Safe Act promotes rigorous safety training for younger commercial drivers. The bill would enhance an apprenticeship program for prospective drivers once they obtain their CDLs.
October 8, 2025Senate Confirms Derek Barrs to Lead FMCSA
The Senate on Oct. 7 confirmed Barrs to manage the nation鈥檚 trucking regulatory agency even as the federal government remained locked in a partial shutdown.
October 8, 2025Pennsylvania to Add 1,202 Truck Parking Spaces
PennDOT staff and state police closely collaborated to find state-owned sites that could be turned quickly and cost-effectively into new truck parking areas.
October 8, 2025New Fortress鈥 Puerto Rico Gas Shipments at Risk Amid Dispute
New Fortress Energy has reached a tentative deal that may allow it to deliver LNG聽to its terminal in Puerto Rico after it hammered out an agreement with tugboat operators, local media reported.
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