Tesla hasn’t done enough to protect against drivers misusing its Autopilot system, a safety expert testified at a trial over a 2019 fatal collision.
July 17, 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.
Trump’s NHTSA Pick Promises Rapid Self-Driving Deployment
President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the nation’s top car safety regulator pledged to prioritize safety while at the same time making it easier for automakers to deploy self-driving cars.
July 16, 2025Duffy Pushes Infrastructure Fixes, Permitting Reform
The aim of his agenda, Sean Duffy explained, is to further invest in freight and commuter connectivity corridors as well as expedite the completion of major infrastructure projects.
July 16, 2025Ford Recalls 700,000 Vehicles Over Issue That Caused Fires
Ford is recalling almost 700,000 vehicles to address a long-running issue over cracking in an auto part that can leak fuel into the engine and cause fires.
July 16, 2025Grassley Presses Senate to Tackle Cargo Theft Losses
The leader of the Senate Judiciary Committee recently called on colleagues to approve legislation designed to reduce cargo theft nationwide.
July 15, 2025FMCSA Grants Waiver on Electronic Medical Certificates
The agency is temporarily allowing commercial driver license holders to use paper medical certificate copies since 12 states failed to meet a June mandate for electronic records.
July 15, 2025Perspective: How to Combat Auto Transport Fraud
While most transactions in the movement of cars go smoothly, scams often lie in wait. The good news: Carriers already have the necessary tactics and tools to fight back.
July 14, 2025Waymo Begins Self-Driving Taxi Tests in NYC
Waymo has begun testing its driverless rideshare service in New York City, but rides are not available to the general public.Â
July 14, 2025Tesla Goes to Trial Over Fatal Autopilot Crash in Florida
Tesla will stand trial over claims that the company is partly to blame for a fatal 2019 crash in Florida that occurred when the Autopilot system in a Model S allegedly failed to detect a parked SUV.
July 14, 2025FMCSA: ELD Tampering Can Result in Stiff Penalties
The trucking industry is sharing information about how to spot the sophisticated new tampering of electronic logging devices and taking steps to remove bad actors from behind the wheel.
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