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, 2025Trucking 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.
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, 2025ATA Promotes Veteransā Access to Apprenticeships
The House Veteransā Affairs Committeeās Economic Opportunity Subcommittee on Dec. 2 examined marketplace programs designed to connect veterans with careers in the freight sector.
December 3, 2025Controversial NTSB Nominee DeLeeuw Awaits Senate Approval
President Donald Trumpās 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, 2025What to Know About DOTās Crackdown on CDL Mills
āWe 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, 2025Wabtec 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, 2025Cargo 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, 2025FMCSA Toughens ELD Certification Process
FMCSA is introducing a tougher, multistep approval process thatās intended to clamp down on bad actors who critics allege abuse the long-standing self-certification process for ELDs.
December 2, 2025Electric Plane Maker Beta Wins Wall Street Support After IPO
Beta is āakin 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, 2025Border Patrol Detains Mexican Truck Drivers for āCabotageā
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 ācabotage.ā
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