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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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Volvo VNL, VNR to Receive Side-Curtain Air Bags as Standard

VTNA launched redesigns of the flagship Class 8 on-highway VNL tractor and VNR regional-haul semi in January 2024 and March 2025, respectively.

October 9, 2025
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House Bill Moves to Let Younger Truckers Cross State Lines

The DRIVE Safe Act promotes rigorous safety training for younger commercial drivers. The bill would enhance an apprenticeship program for prospective drivers once they obtain their CDLs.

October 8, 2025
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Senate Confirms Derek Barrs to Lead FMCSA

The Senate on Oct. 7 confirmed Barrs to manage the nation鈥檚 trucking regulatory agency even as the federal government remained locked in a partial shutdown.

October 8, 2025
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Pennsylvania to Add 1,202 Truck Parking Spaces

PennDOT staff and state police closely collaborated to find state-owned sites that could be turned quickly and cost-effectively into new truck parking areas.

October 8, 2025
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New Fortress鈥 Puerto Rico Gas Shipments at Risk Amid Dispute

New Fortress Energy has reached a tentative deal that may allow it to deliver LNG聽to its terminal in Puerto Rico after it hammered out an agreement with tugboat operators, local media reported.

October 8, 2025
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States鈥 Commercial Vehicle Dragnets Snag ELP, CDL Violations

Three states recently ramped up enforcement in response to renewed U.S. Department of Transportation attention to English-language proficiency issues.

October 7, 2025
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Guy Fieri鈥檚 Tequila Stolen in Double Brokering Scheme

"How do you lose, you know, that many thousands of bottles of tequila?" Fieri told "60 Minutes." He said that if a theft like this can happen to his company, 鈥渢hen everybody鈥檚 vulnerable.鈥

October 6, 2025
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Chevron Refinery Fire Near Los Angeles Extinguished

Chevron Corp.鈥檚 El Segundo refinery in Los Angeles County has extinguished a fire that broke out the night of Oct. 2 and shut multiple units.

October 3, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Volvo Spots Down Cycle Opportunities Amid VNL Launch

Volvo Trucks North America believes its recently redesigned VNL over-the-road model includes features that can help customers navigate the industry鈥檚 challenging market dynamics.

October 3, 2025
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Rivian Plans EV Door Redesign to Address Safety Concerns

Electric handle designs across the industry are in the spotlight following incidents in which people were unable to open doors due to a loss of power, trapping children or other riders inside.

October 3, 2025

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