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, 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.
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, 2025Senate 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, 2025Pennsylvania 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, 2025New 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, 2025States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, 2025Guy 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, 2025Chevron 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, 2025Volvo 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, 2025Rivian 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