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.

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Hill Transportation Leaders Eye Highway Bill

Rep. Sam Graves’ T&I committee is expected to resume hearings specific to comprehensive highway legislation that is meant to improve safety and supply chain connectivity.

November 13, 2025
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Airlines Confident in Quick Recovery Once FAA Lifts Order

Though airlines say they expect normal operations to resume within three or four days after the order is lifted, some have suggested that problems might linger longer than that.

November 13, 2025
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California to Revoke 17,000 CDLs for Immigrants

California will revoke 17,000 commercial driver licenses issued to immigrants after finding expiration dates exceeded legal status limits, following federal scrutiny.

November 13, 2025
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TSA Staff to Receive $10,000 Bonuses After Shutdown

91ÊÓÆµland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Nov. 13 the move would help TSA employees who took extra shifts to keep security lines moving as paychecks stopped.

November 13, 2025
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NTSB Nominee John DeLeeuw Advances Despite Pushback

President Trump’s nominee to serve on the independent NTSB recently advanced through another step of the confirmation process, even as Democrats voice concern over his nomination.

November 13, 2025
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All 14 Victims Identified From UPS Cargo Plane Crash

Victims included three pilots on board when the crash happened during takeoff at UPS Worldport, the company’s global aviation hub located at Muhammad Ali International Airport.

November 13, 2025
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FAA Says Flight Cuts to Stay at 6%, Won't Rise to 10%

Flight reductions will not rise to 10% by the end of the week because more air traffic controllers are coming to work as the government shutdown ends.

November 13, 2025
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Duffy Targets Quick End to Nationwide Flight Cuts

The Transportation Department and the FAA have said they relied on data, including reports from pilots of controller responsiveness, to make the decision to reduce flights.

November 12, 2025
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Waymo Launches Robotaxis on Freeways in First for US

Beginning Nov. 12, the Alphabet unit will begin offering some riders routes that include freeways in San Francisco, Phoenix and Los Angeles, Waymo said in a statement.

November 12, 2025
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Texas Awards Grants to Train 145 Heavy-Duty Truck Drivers

Texas leads the nation in employment of heavy-duty truck drivers with 212,770 who earn an average of $54,550 yearly, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

November 12, 2025