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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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Perspective: Restoring Integrity Is Key to Trucking鈥檚 Future

The trucking industry's path forward begins with restoring professionalism and integrity. Safety, reliability and trust in America鈥檚 supply chain depend on it, writes ATA Chairman Greg Hodgen.

February 17, 2026
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Geotab Upgrades Connected Fleet Technology for Age of AI

Geotab unveiled its next generation of connected fleet technology and outlined its vision for how artificial intelligence will transform vehicle telematics at its Connect 2026 conference.

February 13, 2026
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Bluetooth CDL Cheating Schemes Draw Federal Action

U.S. prosecutors are going after apparent test cheaters who use Bluetooth listening devices to hear answers given by fraudsters during CDL exams in exchange for money.

February 13, 2026
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Trump Administration Repeals EPA鈥檚 Endangerment Finding

The official rule repeals, which have been telegraphed for months, lay the groundwork for unwinding more federal climate regulations, experts say.

February 12, 2026
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Aurora Expands Driverless Network for Runs to Phoenix

Aurora Innovation is about to triple its driverless truck network, expanding to 10 routes, after validating operations between Fort Worth, Texas, and Phoenix, the company said Feb. 11.

February 12, 2026
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Waymo Targets 1 Million Weekly Robotaxi Rides

Waymo, Alphabet's autonomous driving unit, will hit more than 1 million paid weekly robotaxi rides in the U.S. by the end of this year, according to co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana.

February 12, 2026
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DOT Issues Final Non-Domiciled CDL Rule

The Department of Transportation has issued a final rule that tightens the criteria for immigrants who seek to obtain non-domiciled commercial driving privileges.

February 11, 2026
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House Panel Advances Auto Safety Bill

The House Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade Subcommittee approved the Preventing Auto Recycling Theft Act, which would require new vehicles to have an ID number stamped onto converters.

February 11, 2026
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Authorities Break Up Multistate Diesel Theft Networks

Alleged multistate diesel fuel thieves have been arrested in one criminal ring that purportedly used cloned credit cards, while another operation involved hacking into truck stop pumps.

February 11, 2026
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House Panel Advances Bill on Electric Car Door Safety

The Securing Accessible Functional Emergency Exit Act, or SAFE Exit Act, was forwarded to the full committee during a markup session on Feb. 10 by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

February 10, 2026

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