The Veronica is the fourth tanker seized since the U.S. ouster of Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro in a surprise nighttime raid almost two weeks ago.
January 15, 2026Trucking Industry Safety News
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.
States Eye ELP Laws for Truckers, With Motor Carrier Fines
State legislators are assessing new bills requiring English-language proficiency skills for truckers, and setting fines for repeat offenders and companies with convicted drivers.
January 14, 2026Tesla 'Full-Self Driving' Will Switch to Subscription-Only
Reaching 10 million active FSD subscriptions is among the targets Tesla must hit for CEO Elon Musk to earn additional shares under the pay package shareholders approved in November.
January 14, 2026FMCSA Chief Touts Technology’s Role in Improving Road Safety
The Department of Transportation’s research portfolio is helping to guide a wide-ranging safety platform, FMCSA chief Derek Barrs said at TRB’s annual meeting.
January 13, 2026Maersk Makes Another Voyage Through Red Sea in Safety Test
The voyage marks another step toward normalization of global supply lines, after Yemen-based Houthis in 2023 began attacking vessels, forcing shipowners to sail south of Africa.
January 13, 2026Tennessee Tells 8,000 CDL Holders to Verify Status
Tennessee is asking 8,000 commercial driver license holders to provide proof of citizenship after an audit by the state’s Department of Safety and 91ÊÓÆµland Security.
January 12, 2026Lyft, Uber Drivers Protest Waymo Robotaxis in San Francisco
Drivers for Lyft and Uber protested self-driving Waymo taxis in San Francisco on Jan. 9, urging state regulators to exercise greater oversight of autonomous vehicles.
January 9, 2026North Carolina CDL Violations Mirror Other States’ Issues
The latest enforcement action from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy against a state over issuance of non-domiciled CDLs included a familiar list of alleged offenses.
January 9, 2026North Carolina Could Lose $50M Over Non-Domiciled CDLs
North Carolina is the ninth state to be targeted since Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy launched the review last year to make sure only qualified drivers hold licenses to drive trucks.
January 9, 2026Congress Faces Jan. 30 Deadline on Transportation Funding
Absent enactment of a DOT funding bill by Jan. 30, certain transportation agencies would shut down or operate at minimum staffing levels.
January 8, 2026