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.

Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Court Slashes $462 Million Wabash Verdict to $120 Million

A St. Louis court has drastically reduced a $462 million jury verdict issued against trailer manufacturer Wabash in connection with a 2019 fatal accident.

March 25, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Fleets and Insurers Respond to Freight Theft Surge

The industry has made some progress in its response to theft but needs to develop more effective countermeasures, according to multiple insurance brokers.

March 25, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

Trump Taps Derek Barrs for FMCSA Head Amid Turmoil

The nomination of Barrs, a former Florida Highway Patrol chief with more than three decades in public safety, follows a string of leadership changes at the agency.

March 25, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

ASCE Report Card: Infrastructure Improved Under Biden

The American Society of Civil Engineers gives U.S. infrastructure a C grade, up slightly from previous reports, largely due to investments made during the Biden administration.

March 25, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, TCA

Freight Trains to Resume Asheville Routes After Hurricane

Norfolk Southern says it expects to reopen its freight railroad line between Asheville and Tennessee by the end of March, six months after Hurricane Helene.

March 24, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, TCA

NTSB Says Maryland Could Have Found Key Bridge Vulnerability

The Maryland Transportation Authority did not conduct a risk assessment that, if acted upon, could have allowed the state to protect the Francis Scott Key Bridge from collapsing, NTSB says.

March 21, 2025
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Lyft’s Driverless Rides Could Arrive as Soon as Summer

The company has been spending more time pitching its vision for the future of its gig-economy business model as it plays catch-up in offering autonomous rides.

March 20, 2025
Government, Safety

DOT’s Oral-Fluid Drug Testing Raises Safety Concerns

Oral fluid testing for marijuana could allow truck drivers to use the drug and avoid detection, according to the CEO of a real-time impairment detection testing technology company.

March 20, 2025
Government, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Congress to Review DOT Nominees, Trump’s Budget Plan

Members of Congress return to Washington the week of March 24 to consider senior officials for Department of Transportation agencies and President Donald Trump’s budget and tax plan.

March 20, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

AI Helps Moving Companies Boost Efficiency, Cut Costs

There are many uses for AI programs for moving companies — and for-hire carriers in general — executives said. But preparation is key to their effective use.

March 20, 2025