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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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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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Fleets Eye Bonuses, Work-Life Perks Amid Driver Shortages

Some fleet operators are mitigating the struggles of driver retention by fine-tuning their driver compensation programs and structuring operations to offer lifestyle improvements.

January 23, 2026
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Much of Nation Braces for Massive Winter Storm

The storm is expected to bring a crippling ice storm from Texas through parts of the South, potentially a foot of snow from Oklahoma through Washington, New York and Boston, and a punch of bitter cold.

January 23, 2026
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Tesla Robotaxi Rides Without Safety Drivers Start in Austin

Tesla is beginning to offer actual robotaxi rides in Austin, a milestone for the carmaker that launched a service seven months ago with vehicles that have relied on human supervisors.

January 22, 2026
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California Adopts Law Enforcing ELP Mandate

California adopted updated regulations for the California Highway Patrol to follow, including a language-proficiency mandate that aligns with a USDOT standard that was revived last year.

January 22, 2026
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ATA Outlines Threat of Fraudulent CDL Mills

 ATA President Chris Spear again called on congressional policymakers to tackle growing concerns linked to fraudulent CDL mills during Capitol Hill testimony Jan. 21.

January 22, 2026

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