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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DHL Delivers Care Kits to Austin Flood Zone

A DHL van arrived in Austin, Texas, bearing 13 care kits — each filled with an interactive plush and other mindfulness tools — ready for distribution to families affected by July’s floods.

August 1, 2025
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Tesla Must Pay $329M in Damages for Fatal Autopilot Crash

Tesla was told by a jury to pay $329 million in damages over a 2019 Autopilot crash in Florida that killed a young woman and seriously injured her boyfriend.

August 1, 2025
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Managing Complexities of Fleet and Driver Compliance

Program Aired: July 31, 2 p.m. ET Join PrePass and NECS Fleet Solutions as they discuss how to effectively manage the complexities of fleet and driver compliance, maximize the use of the right fleet data to achieve your return on investment, and explore ways to uncover savings from your fleet costs. 

July 31, 2025
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FMCSA Nominee Derek Barrs Moves to Senate Floor

Derek Barrs, nominated by President Donald Trump to the top post at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, was easily approved by the Commerce Committee July 30.

July 31, 2025
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Aurora Begins Nighttime Autonomous Truck Service

Daytime autonomous runs on the Dallas-Houston corridor laid the groundwork for the new overnight service, which more than doubles each truck’s utilization potential.

July 31, 2025
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Ohio to Add 1,400 Long-Term Truck Parking Spots

Ohio aims to lead the nation with the most long-term truck parking spots on state property by adding 1,400 new spaces in 33 locations, Gov. Mike DeWine announced.

July 30, 2025
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Defense Bill Would Prioritize Restroom Access for Truckers

When Congress resumes its legislative calendar after the August recess, lawmakers will consider comprehensive defense policy legislation linked to the trucking sector.

July 30, 2025
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Senate Panel OKs 2026 DOT Funding Bill With $927M for FMCSA

“It is critical that we make significant investments to modernize our air traffic control systems and improve our airports, roads, railways, bridges and ports," Sen. Susan Collins said.

July 29, 2025
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FMCSA Abandons Speed Limiter Proposals for Heavy Trucks

Regulators never settled on a speed at which the limiters would be set. FMCSA and NHTSA had proposed and sought comment on a range of 60 to 68 mph.

July 29, 2025
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EPA Plans to Scrap US Authority to Regulate Greenhouse Gases

The Trump administration is formally proposing to scrap the U.S. government’s authority to regulate greenhouse gases as an air pollutant.

July 29, 2025