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, 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.
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, 2025Managing Complexities of Fleet and Driver Compliance
Program Aired: July 31, 2 p.m. ETÂ 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.Â
July 31, 2025FMCSA 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, 2025Aurora 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, 2025Ohio 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, 2025Defense 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, 2025Senate 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, 2025FMCSA 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, 2025EPA 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.
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