VTNA is teaming up with Tectran Manufacturing and Analog Devices to develop a connector that supports wireless data transfer between tractors and trailers.
March 16, 2026Trucking 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.
Senate Committee Advances Transportation Nominees
The Senate Commerce Committee has advanced a slate of transportation nominees, including a National Transportation Safety Board member seeking another term.
March 16, 2026Hormuz Insurance Rates Spike After Vessel Strikes
While rates are high, they signal that coverage is available for the few vessels still moving through the waterway.聽The question is whether shipowners are willing to make the transit.
March 16, 2026Trump Struggles to Rally Allies for Hormuz Plan
After years of being antagonized by President Trump, U.S. allies in Europe and Asia are in no hurry to heed his demand that they send ships into a war he started and has claimed to have won.
March 16, 2026Product Updates Introduced for Auxiliary Power, Diagnostics
Companies such as Vanair, DragonFly Energy, Tectran, Mitchell 1 and IMI presented their efforts to enhance trucking operations and improve fleet maintenance.
March 16, 2026TMC Advances TechCelerate Now Efforts
Robert Braswell, TMC鈥檚 executive director, provided an overview of the council鈥檚 efforts to support FMCSA鈥檚 ongoing TechCelerate Now program. It was renewed for a second phase in 2024.
March 16, 2026Trial Opens for Attorneys Accused in Staged鈥慍rash Scheme
Louisiana prosecutors and truckers are seeking justice in a trial involving attorneys accused of staging accidents with commercial vehicles.
March 16, 2026Fears of Global Energy Crisis Rise
Fears of a global energy crisis rose March 16 as the war in the Middle East raged on, with more U.S.-Israeli strikes聽on the Iranian capital聽and Israel's bombardment of Lebanon.
March 16, 2026Phillips Connect Expands Trailer Intelligence Platform
Phillips Connect unveiled six platform enhancements to expand how fleets capture and use trailer intelligence in advance of the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting.
March 15, 2026Valvoline, Cummins Extend Engine Oil Drain Intervals Up to 100,000 Miles
By increasing drain intervals by up to 25,000 miles, fleet operators can realize improved vehicle uptime and lower total cost of ownership, Valvoline said at a March 15 press conference.
March 15, 2026