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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.

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Wabtec Acquires Frauscher Sensor Technology Group

Wabtec broadened its digital rail capabilities by buying Frauscher, aiming to pair its portfolio with technology designed to strengthen safety, capacity and efficiency for rail operators.

December 2, 2025
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FMCSA Toughens ELD Certification Process

FMCSA is introducing a tougher, multistep approval process that鈥檚 intended to clamp down on bad actors who critics allege abuse the long-standing self-certification process for ELDs.

December 2, 2025
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Electric Plane Maker Beta Wins Wall Street Support After IPO

Beta is 鈥渁kin to a young Tesla, but with a more attractive end market of aerospace, which has higher barriers to entry than autos,鈥 said Morgan Stanley analysts in a note.

December 1, 2025
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Border Patrol Detains Mexican Truck Drivers for 鈥楥abotage鈥

Mexican truck drivers hauling domestic U.S. freight recently were detained and saw their commercial vehicles seized by federal agents in a U.S. CBP enforcement effort targeting 鈥渃abotage.鈥

December 1, 2025
BusinessEquipmentSafety

Prepared for the Road Ahead

This whitepaper helps fleets boost safety, reduce breakdowns, and control maintenance costs through effective inspections, preventative maintenance, and clear breakdown procedures. It also provides guidance for choosing a trusted repair partner to keep operations running smoothly.

December 1, 2025
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UPS, FedEx, Others Face Long-Term Effects of MD-11 Grounding

The grounding of the workhorse freighter plane involved in a deadly crash in Kentucky may drag on for an 鈥渦ndeterminable period,鈥 creating havoc for UPS, FedEx and a Florida-based carrier.

November 25, 2025
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PrePass, Vermont Launch App in State to Speed Truck Travel

Vermont鈥檚 Department of Motor Vehicles and the PrePass Safety Alliance have activated mobile bypass technology at two inspection sites, enabling faster travel for approved trucks.

November 25, 2025
BusinessTechnologySafetyFuel

From Skepticism to Results: How iQ-Cruise Empowers Drivers

This exclusive report features insights from Eaton's Tim Bauer on how predictive cruise control increases driver speeds and earnings, delivers 7.9% fuel savings and builds trust through responsive feedback systems. Discover the coaching strategies that turn ADAS skepticism into measurable fleet performance gains.

November 25, 2025
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FAA to Probe Airlines Over Shutdown Flight Limits

Under the agency鈥檚 original emergency order, carriers that didn鈥檛 comply could face penalties of up to $75,000 for every flight operated above the mandated limits.

November 24, 2025
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Texas Immigration Sting Pulls 31 CDL Holders Off the Road

Gov. Greg Abbott鈥檚 office noted that a majority of the drivers detained were holding commercial driver licenses issued by California. None of the drivers was holding a Texas CDL.

November 24, 2025

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