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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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Tesla Recalls Cybertruck a 10th Time in Less Than 2 Years

The latest recall of 6,197 Cybertrucks is due to a potential issue with the installation of an off-road light bar accessory that could detach and increase the risk of a collision.

October 30, 2025
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Trucking Combats Soaring Nuclear Verdicts and Insurance Costs

The trucking industry has been facing surging unfavorable verdicts and insurance costs as biases and policies drive up costs beyond economic reality, according to a panel of experts.

October 29, 2025
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ATA Leaders Cite AI's Benefits While Parsing Out the Hype

鈥淲e hear so many things about the space of AI and what it can do. But what are the practical implications for us?" says newly installed ATA Chairman Greg Hodgen.

October 29, 2025
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House Bill Seeks National English Test for Truck Drivers

Sponsored primarily by Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-N.C.), the SAFE Drivers Act is meant to guarantee commercial drivers have a proficient understanding of English.

October 29, 2025
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VisionWise Debuts Digital Vision System at MCE

The programmable digital vision system, powered by a Qualcomm chipset and an Nvidia processor, combines vision technology, AI-powered edge computing and cloud-based management.

October 29, 2025
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Boston Weighs Clampdown on Robotaxis in Threat to Waymo

The autonomous cars wouldn鈥檛 be allowed to operate unless a human safety operator is inside the vehicle and able to intervene, according to the proposed ordinance.

October 29, 2025
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Drivers Most Fret About Wages Not Keeping Up With Inflation

Compensation is the top concern among professional drivers in 2025, according to the American Transportation Research Institute鈥檚 annual survey of trucking industry participants.

October 28, 2025
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Tesla May Add Steering Wheel, Pedals to Cybercab After All

鈥淚f we have to have a steering wheel, it can have a steering wheel and pedals,鈥 Robyn Denholm, the chair of Tesla鈥檚 board of directors, told Bloomberg News in an interview Oct. 28.

October 28, 2025
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Lucid Partners With Nvidia on Self-Driving Cars

Eventually the goal is to use Nvidia鈥檚 more advanced DRIVE AV platform, which includes a sensor suite of cameras, radar and lidar, to develop Level 4 autonomous vehicle capabilities.

October 28, 2025
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Uber to Deploy 100,000 Nvidia-Powered Robotaxis

As part of the collaboration, Stellantis will be among the first automakers to deliver at least 5,000 Nvidia-powered robotaxis for Uber鈥檚 operations in the U.S. and internationally.

October 28, 2025