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, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Musk Moves Tesla鈥檚 Robotaxi Launch 鈥楾entatively鈥 to June 22

Elon Musk says Tesla is 鈥渢entatively鈥 set to begin providing robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, on June 22.

June 11, 2025
Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics, Private, Top 100

UNFI Hack Leaves Some Whole Foods Shelves Bare

In a June 9 email to customers, a representative said the company is 鈥渨orking toward the goal of returning to full operational capacity by鈥 June 15 or sooner and apologized for any disruption.

June 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Tesla, Musk Tease Robotaxi Launch With Driverless Demo

Tesla executives including Elon Musk promoted a video of one of its vehicles driving in Austin with nobody behind the wheel, hinting that it鈥檚 close to launching its robotaxi service there.

June 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

Hybrid TRUs Gain Ground in Refrigerated Trucking

Refrigeration technology for temperature-controlled trailers has expanded beyond conventional diesel-powered refrigeration units to a growing number of greener alternatives.

June 10, 2025
Business, Equipment, Safety, Fuel, Logistics, Global Freight

EV-Carrying Ship Still on Fire Days After Blaze, Images Show

The fire on board the Morning Midas vessel continues to burn, its manager said June 10, after breaking out on June 3 on a deck carrying electric vehicles.

June 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics

Fleetworthy Buys Haul to Add to Safety, Compliance Portfolio

Haul's聽AI-powered technology focuses on tasks including automated document audits, driver onboarding and scorecarding, plus real-time compliance monitoring.

June 10, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Trump Voices Optimism as China Talks Stretch to Day Two

Trade talks between the U.S. and China will continue into a second day, according to an official, as the two sides look to ease tensions over shipments of technology and rare earth elements.

June 9, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Ryder Rolls Out Real-Time Roadside Breakdown Help in Florida

Ryder System Inc. will begin using real-time commercial fleet roadside assistance technology across Florida as Coral Springs, Fla., software company Tow4Tech鈥檚 first major customer.

June 9, 2025
Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Cyberattack at United Natural Foods Affects Orders

United Natural Foods has taken some of its systems offline while it investigates 鈥渦nauthorized activity鈥 with outside cybersecurity help.

June 9, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA Offers $89.4 Million in CDL Safety Grants

FMCSA is seeking grant applications by July 7 for $89.4 million in Commercial Driver鈥檚 License Program Implementation funds to improve highway safety.

June 9, 2025