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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 Diesel Futures Surge After Storm Disrupts Refineries

New York Harbor diesel’s premium to European futures surpassed 40 cents a gallon on Jan. 26, the highest level in over three years and continues to hover around that marker.

January 27, 2026
BusinessEquipmentSafety

ATA Picks 20 Drivers as Newest America’s Road Team Captains

American Trucking Associations has selected 20 professional truck drivers based on their safety records and professionalism to serve as America’s Road Team captains for 2026-2027.

January 27, 2026
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Duffy Drives 91ÊÓÆµ Agenda Highlights at Car Show

Secretary Sean Duffy said that while DOT’s resources are directed to primarily protect motorists, another key priority is enhancing existing infrastructure with emerging safety technologies.

January 26, 2026
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Traton, PlusAI Expand Partnership in Autonomous Truck Push

PlusAI and the Traton Group are expanding their partnership to accelerate the scaled deployment of on-highway autonomous trucking in the U.S. and Europe, the companies announced.

January 26, 2026
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Final Conviction Handed Down in Multistate Cargo Theft Ring

The final defendant in a multimillion-dollar cargo theft ring that stretched across three states was recently sentenced by a federal court in Indiana.

January 26, 2026
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DOD Creates Permanent Unit for Military Moves

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced an immediate update to processes linked to the personal property moving system, designed to improve the experience for service members. 

January 26, 2026
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Snow, Cold Continue to Disrupt US After Storm

Deep snow — over a foot extending in a 1,300-mile swath from Arkansas to New England — halted traffic, canceled flights and triggered wide school cancellations Jan. 26. 

January 26, 2026
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Toyota Recalls 162,000 Pickup Trucks Over Faulty Screens

The recall affects model year 2024-2025 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid trucks. Affected customers are currently being notified, according to a statement from Toyota.

January 26, 2026
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US Airlines Cancel Thousands of Flights Before Winter Storm

A winter storm expected to be the largest of the season is already causing major disruptions across the U.S., with airlines cutting more than 2,300 flights for Jan. 24.

January 23, 2026
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Federal Agents Take Aim at ‘Cabotage’ in Arizona

Commercial truck drivers holding B-1 visas can haul freight between the U.S. and Mexico but are prohibited from domestic U.S. transport of goods, even if those goods are foreign in origin.

January 23, 2026

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