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.

Business, Equipment, Safety, Fuel, Logistics, Global Freight

Ship Carrying EVs Abandoned in Pacific After Catching Fire

A ship carrying more than 3,000 cars to Mexico was abandoned in the middle of the Pacific Ocean after catching fire June 3, highlighting a growing risk to the transportation of electric vehicles.

June 4, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

Senate Panel Advances Moving Industry Freight Fraud Bill

Bipartisan legislation seeking to enhance consumer protections in the moving industry was recently approved by a Senate committee.

June 4, 2025
Business, Safety

Two Colleges Launch CDL Training to Open Trucking Careers

A pair of community colleges are offering commercial driver license training in California and Louisiana to introduce students to professional truck driving careers.

June 3, 2025
Government, Safety

Nevada Readies for Daytime Headlights Law for Rural Highways

Nevada is proactively installing road signs three years before a law takes effect that will alert motorists to always turn their headlights on while traveling on rural two-lane highways.

June 2, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Trump Seeks Xi Call as Rare Earth Clash Escalates

After the U.S. and China agreed to lower tariffs from astronomical heights, tensions are now surging over access to chips and rare earths. And Beijing increasingly appears to have an edge.

June 2, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

DOT Moves to Slash Dozens of Trucking Regulations

While many of the revisions may seem minor, the agency said that in total, the deregulatory package will rescind, withdraw or amend burdensome regulations that do not enhance safety.

May 30, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Kenworth Expands Powertrain Options for T680, T880, W990

The truck maker will make powertrains with the Paccar TX-12 PRO automated transmission and Paccar MX-13 engine combination available to T680, T880 and W990 customers.

May 30, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Penske Offers Carriers Fantasy Performance Options

Penske Truck Leasing believes it has some of the answers to fleet management optimization with the latest upgrades to its Catalyst AI platform.

May 29, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Oregon Expands Oversight of Medium-Duty Trucks

The bill is intended to expand enforcement to vehicles 10,001-26,000 pounds and will help align state statute with federal law under the interstate compact.

May 29, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, TCA

Ford Recalls 1 Million Vehicles Over Rearview Camera Issue

Ford issued a recall for over 1 million of its vehicles due to a rearview camera software issue, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

May 29, 2025