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.

GovernmentSafety

Connecticut Cracks Down on Speeding on Rural Roads

The state of Connecticut launched a 91-day enforcement campaign running through May 30 funded by a $2 million federal grant to bust unsafe drivers traveling on rural roads.

March 9, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Report: Trucking Parts and Labor Costs Decline in Q4 2024

The Decisiv VMRS Service Data Quarterly Report found combined parts and labor costs in Q4 fell 1.6% compared with Q3, driven by a 1.5% drop in parts costs and a 1.9% decline in labor costs.

March 9, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyLogistics

Velociti VeloCare Expansion Helps Fleets Monitor Tech Health

"VeloCare Unlimited" allows fleets to have real-time, 24/7 technology health monitoring, program management, inventory control and unlimited repairs for covered assets.

March 9, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyFuel

TMC Blends 鈥楤ack to Basics鈥 With Advanced Tech Learning

鈥淸The theme] promises a deep dive into the evolving world of trucking with a focus on industry standards, innovation and educational benefits,鈥 TMC Executive Director Robert Braswell says.

March 9, 2025
GovernmentSafety

FMCSA Appoints Acting Administrator Adrienne Camire

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has named Adrienne Camire as its acting administrator.

March 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyFuel

Congressional Democrats Question Actions of Musk-Led DOGE

Congressional Democrats are pushing back on White House and Elon Musk efforts to halt transportation initiatives launched during the Biden administration.

March 6, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyFuelLogistics

Congressional GOP Rallies Behind Trump鈥檚 Economic Vision

Transportation leaders are lining up behind President Donald Trump鈥檚 call to action to streamline infrastructure construction regulations and jump-start domestic energy initiatives.

March 6, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous

Bot Auto Plans Driver-Out Autonomous Trucking Pilot in 2025

Autonomous trucking startup Bot Auto announced that it intends to begin its first driver-out commercial freight operations this year with a pilot program in Texas.

March 5, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuelLogistics

N.C. Reopens I-40 Section Closed Since September Hurricane

A stretch of I-40 that serves as a freight route between North Carolina and Tennessee has partially reopened after a monthslong shutdown caused by storm-related damage from Hurricane Helene.

March 4, 2025
EquipmentSafety

Colorado Crackdown Spreads to I-70 for Tire Chain Violators

A new enforcement effort on the I-70 mountain corridor in Colorado will ensure truckers comply with a new law requiring drivers carry tire chains regardless of weather conditions.

March 4, 2025