But there are still several policy areas either with loose ends from 2025 or with unchecked boxes on the administration's to-do list.聽The pending issues span trade, safety, technology and more.
January 7, 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.
US Lawmaker Unveils Bill Requiring Manual Car-Door Releases
The proposal adds to the growing scrutiny of electric vehicle doors following a series of incidents in which people were severely injured or died when they were unable to escape.
January 7, 2026Doug LaMalfa Remembered as Steady Voice for Trucking
"Only a small handful of members of Congress hold a CDL, and Congressman LaMalfa spoke with pride about being a part of this elite group,鈥 ATA President Chris Spear said.
January 6, 2026DOT Awards $118M in Commercial Vehicle Transportation Grants
The FY25 annual grants are allocated through a competitive process for states. In this round, $71.6 million was dedicated to 鈥淗igh Priority鈥 grants for CMVs and innovative technology deployment.
January 6, 2026Bosch, Kodiak Partner to Scale Self-Driving Trucks
The partnership, announced during CES, is aimed at accelerating Kodiak鈥檚 ability to scale its self-driving technology.聽The platform will combine hardware, firmware and software.
January 6, 2026Amazon, Aumovio Team Up to Boost Autonomous Truck Deployment
Aumovio and Amazon Web Services are using generative artificial intelligence to enhance the development process for autonomous vehicles, starting with Aurora's self-driving trucks.
January 6, 2026Cargo at Rest Is Cargo at Risk
Parking and storage yards are prime targets for cargo theft, a growing crisis impacting stakeholders across the entire supply chain. Download our eBook for insights into evolving theft tactics and proven strategies to strengthen security and keep your cargo safe.
January 1, 2026Winter Storm to Descend on Great Lakes and Northeast
The storm that hit parts of the Plains and Great Lakes on Dec. 29 brought sharply colder air, strong winds and a mix of snow, ice and rain, leading to treacherous travel.
December 30, 2025Year Ahead Will Test DOT Power to Withhold State Funds
An audit of states鈥 processes and procedures for granting non-domiciled commercial driver licenses and commercial learner鈥檚 permits was launched by DOT Secretary Sean Duffy in June.
December 30, 2025Tesla Gives Pessimistic Car Sales Estimates in Unusual Move
By Tesla鈥檚 count, analysts on average expect the company to deliver聽422,850 cars聽in the fourth quarter, down 15% from a year earlier.聽
December 30, 2025