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

Biden Executive Order Aims to Shore Up Cyber Defenses

WASHINGTON 鈥 President Joe Biden issued an executive order on Jan. 16 aimed at strengthening the nation鈥檚 cybersecurity.

January 16, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Duffy Promises Bold Vision as Trump鈥檚 Transportation Nominee

鈥淚f confirmed, we will craft clear regulations that balance safety, innovation and cutting-edge technology,鈥 the nominee told senators Jan. 15.

January 15, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

NHTSA Closes Safety Investigation of Cruise Robotaxis

NHTSA ended a federal investigation into Cruise robotaxis without taking action, weeks after General Motors Co. decided to shutter the struggling business.

January 15, 2025
Government, Safety, Fuel

California Bans Fuel Price Gouging in Wake of Wildfires

Charging excessive prices for motor fuel, transportation, freight and other necessities is now illegal in two counties under the state of emergency due to ongoing wildfires.

January 14, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

US Final Rule Bans Smart Cars With Russian, Chinese Tech

The Biden administration has finalized a rule that effectively bans new personal smart cars with Chinese and Russian technology from American roads.

January 14, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Aurora Fights FMCSA Ruling on Hazard Warnings

Aurora Innovation, a maker of self-driving tech for trucks, is fighting FMCSA's decision to deny the company an alternative means to comply with safety rules that typically require a human being.

January 13, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

Winter Storm Prompts States of Emergency Across South

DALLAS 鈥 A powerful storm that dumped heavy snow and glazed roads with ice across Texas and Oklahoma lumbered eastward into southern states, prompting governors to declare states of emergency.

January 10, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, TCA

Cargo Ship Runs Aground in Delaware River Near Philadelphia

The Coast Guard was called to the scene around 6:30 p.m. Jan. 8 when the Algoma Verity 鈥 a 623-foot long bulk carrier 鈥 ran aground just north of the Ben Franklin Bridge.

January 9, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

CES Showcases Advances in AI, Truck Safety

LAS VEGAS 鈥 From autonomous trucks to enhanced driver visibility in the cab, the commercial vehicle technologies on display at CES 2025 provided a potential glimpse into trucking鈥檚 future.

January 9, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

Darren Schulte Named Interim CEO of Natso

Schulte takes over as the organization transitions from Lisa Mullings鈥 two-decade tenure. Mullings announced in December that she would step down at the end of 2024.

January 8, 2025