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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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FAA to Cut Flights 10% at 40 Major US Airports Amid Government Shutdown

The U.S. will cut flight capacity by 10% at 40 high-volume markets across the country, as travelers continue to face flight disruptions due to an uptick in air traffic controller absences.

November 6, 2025
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Indiana to Expand Commercial Vehicle Enforcement With ICE

鈥淭he safety of our state is our top priority, and we鈥檒l keep working with our federal partners to keep Hoosiers 鈥 and Americans 鈥 safe,鈥 Gov. Mike Braun said.

November 6, 2025
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DOT Sets Sights on CDL Mills After Safety Audit Findings

鈥淲e are going to take a hard look at those individuals and there will be serious consequences for them,鈥 Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said of lax driver training schools.

November 6, 2025
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Most Major US Airports Among 40 Facing FAA Flight Cuts

Flights at major U.S. hubs from New York to Los Angeles will be reduced starting Nov. 7 as the FAA faces severe air traffic controller staffing shortages.

November 6, 2025
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Death Toll Rises to 12 in UPS Cargo Jet Crash in Kentucky

The death toll from a UPS Inc. cargo plane crash rose to 12 as investigators began looking into what caused the fiery Nov. 4 accident near the company鈥檚 global hub in Kentucky.

November 5, 2025
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Search Continues for Victims of UPS Cargo Jet Crash

First responders were searching for more victims Nov. 5 after a聽UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded聽in a fireball at the company鈥檚 global aviation hub in Kentucky, killing at least 12 people.

November 5, 2025
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Shipping Delays Expected After UPS Cargo Jet Crash

The聽UPS cargo plane crash聽on Nov. 4 at the company鈥檚 global aviation hub in Kentucky, which killed at least 12, will temporarily disrupt the supply chain and result in some shipping delays.

November 5, 2025
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California Disputes FMCSA on Non-Domiciled CDL Compliance

DOT Secretary Sean Duffy has accused California of having the most 鈥渆gregious鈥 licensing situation of any state, with 25% of its non-domiciled CDLs in violation of federal rules.

November 5, 2025
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Lawmakers Urge DOT Crackdown on Fraudulent CDL Mills

Members of Congress are urging DOT to investigate so-called CDL mills and enforce English proficiency rules as part of broader efforts to improve driver training and highway safety.

November 4, 2025
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Duffy Warns of 'Mass Chaos' in Skies if Shutdown Continues

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted Nov. 4 that there could be chaos in the skies next week if the government shutdown drags on and air traffic controllers miss a second paycheck.

November 4, 2025