An undocumented truck driver who obtained CDLs from two states was involved in a Florida crash that killed three people, prompting a federal investigation.
August 20, 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.
Lack of Truck Parking Costs $100B a Year, Report Finds
Insufficient truck parking is resulting in $100 billion yearly in lost productivity, according to a new report issued by the Truck Parking Club.
August 19, 2025Port of Baltimore Reopens After Explosion Halts Traffic
Officials said no one was injured in the blast the evening of Aug. 18, which prompted a mayday call when it was reported near the site of last yearāsĀ Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.
August 19, 2025Peterbilt 567 Adds Front Frame Mounting Package
The provisions add front frame equipment mounting points intended to simplify configuration and give body builders more flexibility across vocational applications.
August 18, 2025Fatal Blast at US Steel Plant Raises Questions About Future
Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel acquired the company in June, and vowed that steelmaking would continue in Pennsylvania's Mon Valley.Ā
August 18, 2025Trucking Fleets Adopt ADAS to Improve Highway Safety
āThere are some that are really taking off,ā said Robert Braswell, executive director of the Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations.
August 15, 2025Latest ADAS Systems Detect Safety Risks With Greater Accuracy
Advanced driver assistance systems have been steadily evolving, and fleets are increasingly taking advantage of the safety benefits.
August 15, 2025ATA Seeks DOT Action on Marijuana Downgrade Proposal
American Trucking Associations has asked Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to provide clarity on a long-pending federal proposal to reclassify marijuana as a less harmful drug.
August 15, 2025Outpost Unveils New Gate Automation Platform
The platform uses computer vision and artificial intelligence to cut costs, improve yard security and automatically capture more gate events with auditable data.
August 14, 2025Record 15 Women Will Be Among Field of NTDC Drivers
NTDC stalwart and XPO driver Ina Daly will be among a record 15 women competing at the National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships in Minneapolis.
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