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

New York Thruway Issues 7,301 Tickets in Q4 CV Crackdown

A three-month commercial vehicle inspection that ended in December to lower bridge strikes on the New York State Thruway netted 7,301 violations, including 31 for overheight vehicles.

January 21, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, Global Freight

Shipping Giant MSC Says It Will Avoid Red Sea for Now

Container liner Mediterranean Shipping Co. said it will continue to send its ships around Africa’s southern tip until further notice.

January 21, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

Ohio Residents Appealing Derailment Settlement Not Giving Up

Residents challenging Norfolk Southern’s $600 million settlement for the Ohio train crash have asked a court to reject a judge’s order requiring them to put up a bond to continue their appeal.

January 21, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

New Ohio Towing Fairness Law Takes Effect in April

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a law Jan. 8 creating a process to resolve disputes over high invoices for towed commercial vehicles in legislation backed by state truckers and towers.

January 17, 2025
Technology, Equipment, Safety

Technology: CES Showcases Advances in AI, Truck Safety

Autonomous trucks, in-cab visibility and software-defined vehicles attract attention at world’s largest tech event, CES 2025.    

January 17, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, Global Freight

Maersk Cautious About Quick Return to Red Sea

A.P. Moller-Maersk expressed caution about any fast return to shipping through the Red Sea, after the Yemen-based Houthis signaled a pause in their attacks on commercial vessels.

January 17, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Burning Teslas in L.A. Add to Toxic Mix Hindering Cleanup

As the smoke clears from devastating Los Angeles wildfires, efforts to clean up the affected areas are being complicated by burnt-out electric and hybrid vehicles.

January 17, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

NHTSA Probes Engine Failure Risk in 870,000 GM Trucks

U.S. auto safety regulators are probing General Motors Co. over concerns that more than 870,000 of its full-size pickup trucks and SUVs face the risk of engine failure.

January 17, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

FTC Bans GM From Sharing Driving Data

General Motors will be banned for five years from disclosing data that it collects from drivers to consumer reporting agencies as part of a settlement with the government.

January 17, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Fire Erupts at Lithium Battery Plant in California

MOSS LANDING, Calif. — A major fire burning at one of the world's largest battery storage plants in California is sending up flames of toxic smoke, leading to the evacuation of 1,700 people.

January 17, 2025