Three states recently ramped up enforcement in response to renewed U.S. Department of Transportation attention to English-language proficiency issues.
October 7, 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.
Guy Fieri鈥檚 Tequila Stolen in Double Brokering Scheme
"How do you lose, you know, that many thousands of bottles of tequila?" Fieri told "60 Minutes." He said that if a theft like this can happen to his company, 鈥渢hen everybody鈥檚 vulnerable.鈥
October 6, 2025Chevron Refinery Fire Near Los Angeles Extinguished
Chevron Corp.鈥檚 El Segundo refinery in Los Angeles County has extinguished a fire that broke out the night of Oct. 2 and shut multiple units.
October 3, 2025Volvo Spots Down Cycle Opportunities Amid VNL Launch
Volvo Trucks North America believes its recently redesigned VNL over-the-road model includes features that can help customers navigate the industry鈥檚 challenging market dynamics.
October 3, 2025Rivian Plans EV Door Redesign to Address Safety Concerns
Electric handle designs across the industry are in the spotlight following incidents in which people were unable to open doors due to a loss of power, trapping children or other riders inside.
October 3, 2025Amazon to Resume Drone Deliveries Near Phoenix After Crashes
A pair of Amazon MK30 drones hit a stationary crane on Oct. 1. The FAA and NTSB said they鈥檙e investigating the crashes.
October 3, 2025Tesla Cybertruck Doors Blamed in Fatal California Crash
The allegations against the world鈥檚 most valuable automaker stem from a middle of the night crash in November 2024 on a residential street in the San Francisco suburb of Piedmont.
October 3, 2025FAA Probes Amazon Drone Crashes Near Phoenix
A pair of Amazon MK30 drones collided with a stationary crane at about 10 a.m. local time Oct. 1, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement. No injuries were reported.
October 2, 2025Missouri Suspends Permit Fees for Hay Loads Amid Drought
The new permits were announced Sept. 29 by the Missouri Department of Transportation as most of the state experienced the third-driest August on record since 1895.
October 2, 2025How Driver Stress Impacts Safety, Performance, and Retention
Driver stress is impacting safety, performance, and retention. This study reveals insights from drivers and fleet professionals on the link between stress and risk. Learn how better scheduling, coaching, and technology can reduce pressure and keep drivers on the road.
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