Trucking Industry Safety News

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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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Knight-Swift Truck Driver Delivers Capitol Christmas Tree

Knight-Swift truck driver Michael Porter spent nearly a month hauling the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree 3,700 miles, culminating in the tree's delivery to the West Lawn of the Capitol on Nov. 21.

December 4, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Lawsuit Abuse Strains Trucking Industry

New research from ATRI examines the impact of tort litigation industrywide as well as myriad factors that were found to contribute to the outcomes of high-profile court cases.

December 4, 2025
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ATA Promotes Veterans’ Access to Apprenticeships

The House Veterans’ Affairs Committee’s Economic Opportunity Subcommittee on Dec. 2 examined marketplace programs designed to connect veterans with careers in the freight sector.

December 3, 2025
GovernmentSafety

Controversial NTSB Nominee DeLeeuw Awaits Senate Approval

President Donald Trump’s choice for a spot on the National Transportation Safety Board is among the nominees expected to be considered this month by a Senate panel.

December 3, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

What to Know About DOT’s Crackdown on CDL Mills

ā€œWe are [reining] in illegal and reckless practices that let poorly trained drivers get behind the wheel of semi-trucks and school buses,ā€ DOT Secretary Sean Duffy said.

December 2, 2025
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Wabtec Acquires Frauscher Sensor Technology Group

Wabtec broadened its digital rail capabilities by buying Frauscher, aiming to pair its portfolio with technology designed to strengthen safety, capacity and efficiency for rail operators.

December 2, 2025
BusinessSafety

Cargo at Rest Is Cargo at Risk

Parking and storage yards are prime targets for cargo theft, a growing crisis impacting stakeholders across the entire supply chain. Download our eBook for insights into evolving theft tactics and proven strategies to strengthen security and keep your cargo safe.

December 2, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

FMCSA Toughens ELD Certification Process

FMCSA is introducing a tougher, multistep approval process that’s intended to clamp down on bad actors who critics allege abuse the long-standing self-certification process for ELDs.

December 2, 2025
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Electric Plane Maker Beta Wins Wall Street Support After IPO

Beta is ā€œakin to a young Tesla, but with a more attractive end market of aerospace, which has higher barriers to entry than autos,ā€ said Morgan Stanley analysts in a note.

December 1, 2025
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Border Patrol Detains Mexican Truck Drivers for ā€˜Cabotage’

Mexican truck drivers hauling domestic U.S. freight recently were detained and saw their commercial vehicles seized by federal agents in a U.S. CBP enforcement effort targeting ā€œcabotage.ā€

December 1, 2025