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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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Bendix Offers Voluntary Job Reductions, Citing Tariffs

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems is offering voluntary layoffs, citing a sharp slowdown in the trucking industry and economic pressures from tariffs.

April 24, 2025
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FMCSA Approves Two More Intellistop Five-Year Exemptions

FMCSA has granted two more companies five-year exemptions to operate their trucks using a pulsating brake light system equipped with a module manufactured by Intellistop Inc.

April 24, 2025
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CVSA International Roadcheck Event Set for May 13-15

During the three-day event, which takes place across Canada, Mexico and the United States, law enforcement personnel will conduct inspections of commercial motor vehicles and drivers.

April 23, 2025
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States Adopt Streamlined Medical Certification Rule Early

Wisconsin, Rhode Island and Missouri are early adopters of a new online process to streamline the handling of Medical Examiner鈥檚 Certification for commercial vehicle drivers.

April 23, 2025
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Transport Experts Prepare for Trump-Era Regulatory Shift

President Donald Trump's commitment to reduced federal regulations is expected to lead to a shift in how transportation policy is handled, experts detailed during a discussion April 21.

April 22, 2025
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Trump Gives NYC 鈥極ne Last Chance鈥 to End Congestion Pricing

The White House is threatening to stop future federal approvals for transportation projects in Manhattan and may withhold funding if New York City鈥檚 congestion pricing program continues.

April 21, 2025
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USDOT Reverses Guidance on 鈥楻oad Diets鈥 for Traffic Safety

Under the Trump administration, criteria for an upcoming round of road safety grants say projects aimed at 鈥渞educing lane capacity鈥 should be considered 鈥渓ess favorably.鈥澛

April 21, 2025
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Waymo Wants to Expand Robotaxi Service South of San Francisco

Waymo is seeking California鈥檚 permission to expand its footprint in the South Bay, offering fared robotaxi rides throughout San Jose and along the peninsula.

April 18, 2025
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Trump Administration Terminates Drug Testing Advisory Board

The Trump administration has dissolved the Drug Testing Advisory Board, which for more than three decades has overseen the development of federal testing programs and laboratories that process drug tests.

April 18, 2025
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Truckstop Stresses Carrier Trust Following Broker Survey

The Broker Insights Survey found that two-thirds of brokers cite fraud as their top issue. Double brokering is the most reported threat, with 86% of brokers experiencing this type of fraud.

April 18, 2025

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