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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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Daimler Truck Seeks Investors for 91视频 Unit

The German truck maker is working with Bank of America Corp. to sound out potential investors interested in acquiring a minority stake in Torc.

September 4, 2025
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DOT Moves to Add Fentanyl Tests for Commercial Truck Drivers

If the rule is finalized, DOT would amend its federal drug-testing program regulation (49 CFR Part 40) to include both substances. Public comments on the proposal are due Oct. 17.

September 4, 2025
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Amazon at Odds With Delivery Partners Over Van Repair Bills

The dispute over repair bills is the latest dustup between the world鈥檚 largest online retailer and contract firms that hire drivers to deliver packages to Amazon shoppers.

September 4, 2025
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Tesla Sales Plunge Across Europe as EV Market Grows

Tesla鈥檚 worldwide vehicle deliveries fell 13% in the first half of the year, putting the company on course for its second consecutive annual decline.

September 3, 2025
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Volkswagen ID. Polo Revives Legacy Model in Electric Form

The manufacturer on Sept. 3 unveiled a camouflaged version of the ID. Polo, which is expected to be priced below 鈧25,000 ($29,125) when it goes on sale next year.

September 3, 2025
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Perspective: AI Will Drive the Future of Electric Vehicles

By pairing AI-supported charging capabilities with a human-managed network operations center, operational anomalies could be minimized.

September 3, 2025
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US Holds Off Sanctions on China Over Russia Ties

鈥淧resident Trump has not put tariffs on China because those negotiations are ongoing. And the war in Ukraine is certainly part of that discussion,鈥 U.S. Ambassador Matthew Whitaker said.

September 2, 2025
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ATA Renews Call for Stricter Federal Safety Enforcement

American Trucking Associations is renewing its call for stricter enforcement of federal safety laws in the wake of a fatal truck-involved crash in August.

September 2, 2025
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Truckers鈥 Input Sought on N.Y. Thruway Facility Upgrades

Information gathered will inform a Request for Proposals on facility upgrades that will open to vendors next year. The state鈥檚 current fuel contracts expire in 2027.

September 2, 2025
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Jaguar Land Rover Cyberattack Halts Production

鈥淲e are now working at pace to restart our global applications in a controlled manner,鈥 Jaguar Land Rover said on its聽website. There鈥檚 no evidence customer data was stolen, it added.

September 2, 2025