Trucking Industry Safety News

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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.

Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

Congressional GOP Rallies Behind Trump鈥檚 Economic Vision

Transportation leaders are lining up behind President Donald Trump鈥檚 call to action to streamline infrastructure construction regulations and jump-start domestic energy initiatives.

March 6, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Bot Auto Plans Driver-Out Autonomous Trucking Pilot in 2025

Autonomous trucking startup Bot Auto announced that it intends to begin its first driver-out commercial freight operations this year with a pilot program in Texas.

March 5, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

N.C. Reopens I-40 Section Closed Since September Hurricane

A stretch of I-40 that serves as a freight route between North Carolina and Tennessee has partially reopened after a monthslong shutdown caused by storm-related damage from Hurricane Helene.

March 4, 2025
Equipment, Safety

Colorado Crackdown Spreads to I-70 for Tire Chain Violators

A new enforcement effort on the I-70 mountain corridor in Colorado will ensure truckers comply with a new law requiring drivers carry tire chains regardless of weather conditions.

March 4, 2025
Government, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Idaho Launches I-90 Roadside Patrol to Assist Motorists

A new Idaho Transportation Department roadside patrol has been launched along the Interstate 90 freight corridor to more quickly aid motorists in need of assistance.

March 4, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

Pennsylvania鈥檚 Red Light Camera Fines to Fund 31 Projects

The Pennsylvania DOT will allocate $20.4 million in funding generated from red light camera fines in the Philadelphia area to pay for 31 road safety projects across 25 municipalities.

March 3, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Congressional Policymakers Push for More Truck Parking Aid

A bill meant to improve transportation safety by increasing access to truck parking was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

March 3, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Lumber Futures Surge on US Probe Into Import Dumping

Lumber futures rose to the highest in more than two and a half years after President Donald Trump ordered an investigation into shipments of the commodity into the U.S.

March 3, 2025
Business, Technology, Safety

Geotab Aims to Boost Driver Safety Through AI, Incentives

Geotab is incorporating artificial intelligence and behavioral science into its connected vehicle technology in a bid to elevate driver safety.

February 28, 2025
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Tesla Targets Waymo, Uber in California Ride-Hail Bid

Tesla is seeking approval to offer ride-hailing services in California, a key step by Elon Musk鈥檚 company to begin carrying paying customers while its traditional business falters.

February 27, 2025