鈥淲e are going to take a hard look at those individuals and there will be serious consequences for them,鈥 Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said of lax driver training schools.
November 6, 2025Trucking 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.
Most Major US Airports Among 40 Facing FAA Flight Cuts
Flights at major U.S. hubs from New York to Los Angeles will be reduced starting Nov. 7 as the FAA faces severe air traffic controller staffing shortages.
November 6, 2025Death Toll Rises to 12 in UPS Cargo Jet Crash in Kentucky
The death toll from a UPS Inc. cargo plane crash rose to 12 as investigators began looking into what caused the fiery Nov. 4 accident near the company鈥檚 global hub in Kentucky.
November 5, 2025Search Continues for Victims of UPS Cargo Jet Crash
First responders were searching for more victims Nov. 5 after a聽UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded聽in a fireball at the company鈥檚 global aviation hub in Kentucky, killing at least 12 people.
November 5, 2025Shipping Delays Expected After UPS Cargo Jet Crash
The聽UPS cargo plane crash聽on Nov. 4 at the company鈥檚 global aviation hub in Kentucky, which killed at least 12, will temporarily disrupt the supply chain and result in some shipping delays.
November 5, 2025California Disputes FMCSA on Non-Domiciled CDL Compliance
DOT Secretary Sean Duffy has accused California of having the most 鈥渆gregious鈥 licensing situation of any state, with 25% of its non-domiciled CDLs in violation of federal rules.
November 5, 2025Lawmakers Urge DOT Crackdown on Fraudulent CDL Mills
Members of Congress are urging DOT to investigate so-called CDL mills and enforce English proficiency rules as part of broader efforts to improve driver training and highway safety.
November 4, 2025Duffy Warns of 'Mass Chaos' in Skies if Shutdown Continues
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted Nov. 4 that there could be chaos in the skies next week if the government shutdown drags on and air traffic controllers miss a second paycheck.
November 4, 2025Stellantis Recalls 320,000 Hybrid Jeeps in US on Fire Risk
High-voltage battery packs in Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee models may have been built with cells susceptible to separator damage, according to a聽notice聽posted to NHTSA鈥檚 website.
November 4, 2025Tesla Owner Complaints Rise in US Door-Handle Defect Probe
NHTSA opened the defect investigation Sept. 15, citing nine complaints submitted as far back as July 2023. Several parents said they were unable to open the Tesla doors to retrieve a child.
November 3, 2025