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.

Government, Business, Safety

Alleged Triggerman in Murder Tied to Staged Accidents Scheme

Investigators identified the alleged triggerman in the murder of an informant who was involved in a conspiracy to cover up a New Orleans-area scheme to stage crashes with tractor-trailers.

January 28, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Paccar Q4 Profit Falls but Leaders Predict Better 2025

The Bellevue, Wash.-based truck maker posted a profit of $872 million or $1.66 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2024, down 38.5% compared with $1.42 billion, $2.70, in 2023.

January 28, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Senate Confirms Sean Duffy for DOT Secretary

WASHINGTON — Former congressman Sean Duffy was confirmed by a vote of 77-22.

January 28, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

Norfolk Southern, East Palestine Reach $22M Settlement

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — The Village of East Palestine and Norfolk Southern announced a $22 million settlement resolving the village’s claims arising from a 2023 train derailment.

January 28, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Perspective

Perspective: Join Trucking in Human Trafficking Battle

Driving down a road in Missouri in 2022, a family encountered a woman walking alone, disoriented and not dressed for the conditions.

January 28, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Ice, Mudslides Snarl Traffic Across Southern California

Snow shut down the key Interstate 5 north of Los Angeles for hours on Jan. 27 while weekend downpours doused wildfires across Southern California.

January 27, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, TCA

Kia Recalls 80,000 Vehicles Over Air Bag Issue

Kia America Inc. has announced a recall of more than 80,000 Kia vehicles due to improper floor wiring that may impact the vehicle’s air bag deployment.

January 27, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

How Shippers Navigate Risk in a Fragmented Freight Market

With delivery expectations climbing and freight fraud concerns lingering, shippers and logistics providers have had to step up efforts to vet and verify carriers.

January 27, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Trump Freeze Pauses Automatic Braking Rule

The Trump administration will review a rule adopted under President Joe Biden that would require carmakers to install automatic emergency braking systems on new vehicles.

January 24, 2025
Business, Technology, Safety

Side, Rear Cameras Extend Visibility Around Tractor-Trailers

In addition to installing video-based safety systems in the cabs of their trucks, some fleet operators also are deploying cameras on the side of the truck and even rear cameras on the trailer.

January 24, 2025