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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.

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Autonomous Truck Firm Plus to Go Public Via Churchill SPAC

Teaming up with the SPAC controlled by former investment banker Michael Klein will put a valuation of $1.2 billion on Plus. The combined entity will be known as PlusAI.

June 11, 2025
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Musk Moves Tesla’s Robotaxi Launch ‘Tentatively’ to June 22

Elon Musk says Tesla is “tentatively†set to begin providing robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, on June 22.

June 11, 2025
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UNFI Hack Leaves Some Whole Foods Shelves Bare

In a June 9 email to customers, a representative said the company is “working toward the goal of returning to full operational capacity by†June 15 or sooner and apologized for any disruption.

June 10, 2025
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Tesla, Musk Tease Robotaxi Launch With Driverless Demo

Tesla executives including Elon Musk promoted a video of one of its vehicles driving in Austin with nobody behind the wheel, hinting that it’s close to launching its robotaxi service there.

June 10, 2025
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Hybrid TRUs Gain Ground in Refrigerated Trucking

Refrigeration technology for temperature-controlled trailers has expanded beyond conventional diesel-powered refrigeration units to a growing number of greener alternatives.

June 10, 2025
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EV-Carrying Ship Still on Fire Days After Blaze, Images Show

The fire on board the Morning Midas vessel continues to burn, its manager said June 10, after breaking out on June 3 on a deck carrying electric vehicles.

June 10, 2025
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Fleetworthy Buys Haul to Add to Safety, Compliance Portfolio

Haul's AI-powered technology focuses on tasks including automated document audits, driver onboarding and scorecarding, plus real-time compliance monitoring.

June 10, 2025
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Trump Voices Optimism as China Talks Stretch to Day Two

Trade talks between the U.S. and China will continue into a second day, according to an official, as the two sides look to ease tensions over shipments of technology and rare earth elements.

June 9, 2025
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Ryder Rolls Out Real-Time Roadside Breakdown Help in Florida

Ryder System Inc. will begin using real-time commercial fleet roadside assistance technology across Florida as Coral Springs, Fla., software company Tow4Tech’s first major customer.

June 9, 2025
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Cyberattack at United Natural Foods Affects Orders

United Natural Foods has taken some of its systems offline while it investigates “unauthorized activity†with outside cybersecurity help.

June 9, 2025