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, Technology, Safety, TCA

Governor Calls for Probe of California Battery Plant Fire

Gov. Gavin Newsom has called for an investigation into a huge fire at one of the world鈥檚 largest battery storage plants in Moss Landing, Calif.

January 22, 2025
Government, Technology, Equipment, Safety

FMCSA Approves ATA Plan to Boost Ranks of CMV Inspectors

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has granted a five-year exemption to American Trucking Associations that could help mitigate the technician聽 shortage.聽

January 22, 2025
Government, Safety

FMCSA Issues Report on Advancing Trucking Careers for Women

The final report compiled from input received from the Women of Trucking Advisory Board聽included improving safety and eradicating harassment as key areas of focus.

January 22, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Longtime Lytx CEO Brandon Nixon Announces Retirement

Nixon helped guide Lytx during the early days of video telematics in trucking. The company said he is retiring to focus on personal priorities and passions.

January 21, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

New York Thruway Issues 7,301 Tickets in Q4 CV Crackdown

A three-month commercial vehicle inspection that ended in December to lower bridge strikes on the New York State Thruway netted 7,301 violations, including 31 for overheight vehicles.

January 21, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, Global Freight

Shipping Giant MSC Says It Will Avoid Red Sea for Now

Container liner Mediterranean Shipping Co. said it will continue to send its ships around Africa鈥檚 southern tip until further notice.

January 21, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

Ohio Residents Appealing Derailment Settlement Not Giving Up

Residents challenging Norfolk Southern鈥檚 $600 million settlement for the Ohio train crash have asked a court to reject a judge鈥檚 order requiring them to put up a bond to continue their appeal.

January 21, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

New Ohio Towing Fairness Law Takes Effect in April

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a law Jan. 8 creating a process to resolve disputes over high invoices for towed commercial vehicles in legislation backed by state truckers and towers.

January 17, 2025
Technology, Equipment, Safety

Technology: CES Showcases Advances in AI, Truck Safety

Autonomous trucks, in-cab visibility and software-defined vehicles attract attention at world鈥檚 largest tech event, CES 2025.聽聽 聽

January 17, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, Global Freight

Maersk Cautious About Quick Return to Red Sea

A.P. Moller-Maersk expressed caution about any fast return to shipping through the Red Sea, after the Yemen-based Houthis signaled a pause in their attacks on commercial vessels.

January 17, 2025