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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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US Tells American Ships to Keep Away From Iran Amid Tensions

The warning comes just days after U.S. and Iranian officials held diplomatic talks in Oman on Feb. 6, following President Donald Trump鈥檚 repeated threats on Tehran with airstrikes.

February 9, 2026
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Walmart Invests $330M to Update Louisiana Distribution Center

Modernization is slated to start next year at Walmart's Opelousas distribution center near Interstate 49 and U.S. Route 190. The facility is located some 60 miles west of Baton Rouge.

February 6, 2026
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Cruz Advocates for National Autonomous Framework

Congress鈥 upcoming highway policy measure would be an ideal fit for federal guidance specific to autonomous vehicles, says the chairman of the Commerce Committee on freight policy.

February 6, 2026
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Love鈥檚 to Add 1,500 Parking Spaces, 20 Locations in 2026

The additions will raise Love鈥檚 truck parking space total to 52,000 spots nationwide by the end of 2026, the company said.聽Love鈥檚 currently operates 669 locations in 42 states.

February 6, 2026
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Werner Shifts Away From One-Way During Tough Q4

鈥淲e see signs of encouragement for the industry and Werner as we move into 2026,鈥 Werner CEO Derek Leathers said during a call with investors.

February 6, 2026
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GenLogs Receives $60 Million to Grow Trucking Intelligence

GenLogs, a startup using roadside sensors and artificial intelligence to combat cargo theft and fraud in the trucking industry, secured $60 million in Series B funding, the company said.

February 5, 2026
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FMCSA Warns Carriers of Aggressive Phishing Scheme

FMCSA said motor carriers are being targeted by an aggressive new phishing operation 鈥渢o steal sensitive information or demand illegal payments鈥 while pretending to represent officials.

February 5, 2026
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Freightliner to Offer Free ELD, Load Booking in Cascadias

Daimler Truck North America follows Volvo Truck North America and Mack Trucks in partnering with Class8 to offer carriers technology typically provided by third parties.

February 5, 2026
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Lawsuit Claims Tesla Doors Failed in Deadly Crash

A lawsuit in Massachusetts says Tesla鈥檚 electric doors trapped a driver in a burning Model Y after a crash and led to his death, raising new safety concerns for the automaker.

February 5, 2026
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Duffy Closes 7,500 CDL Schools in 鈥榃ild West鈥 Crackdown

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has closed 7,500 commercial driver training schools in a first year of enforcing federal laws governing trucking to increase road safety.

February 4, 2026

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