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.

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DOT Investigating Fatal Crash Involving Undocumented Driver

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, 2025
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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, 2025
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Port 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 year’sĀ Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

August 19, 2025
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Peterbilt 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, 2025
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Fatal 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, 2025
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Trucking Fleets Adopt ADAS to Improve Highway Safety

ā€œThere are some that are really taking off,ā€ said Robert Braswell, executive director of the Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations.

August 15, 2025
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Latest 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, 2025
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ATA 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, 2025
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Outpost 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, 2025
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Record 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.

August 13, 2025