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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NHTSA Sought Tesla Robotaxi Ride Last Month

It's a sign that the safety regulator is keeping close tabs on Tesla's so-called Full Self-Driving technology.

August 7, 2025
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Senior Republicans Push Permitting Reform

Environmental permitting policy directives regarding housing, energy infrastructure and surface transportation upgrades are high on the list, according to the EPW chairwoman. 

August 6, 2025
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NHTSA Exempts Amazon's Steering-Wheel-Free Zoox Robotaxi

U.S. auto safety regulators granted an exemption to federal vehicle safety standards for purpose-built driverless cars made by Zoox, the Transportation Department said in a statement.

August 6, 2025
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More Than 1,200 Truck Drivers Fail English-Language Tests

More than 1,200 truckers have been removed from U.S. highways since late June for being unable to communicate adequately in English or read English-language highway signs.

August 6, 2025
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Musk Seeks Dismissal of Tesla Stock-Sale Suit

The filing came the same day Tesla directors disclosed their decision to grant Elon Musk an interim stock award — valued at $30 billion — while a legal fight over his 2018 pay package drags on.

August 5, 2025
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Federal Proposal Would Ease Out-of-Sight Drone Restrictions

The federal government had already approved 657 waivers to allow companies such as Amazon and major utilities to do this in certain circumstances, but the waiver process made it difficult.

August 5, 2025
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Shipbuilder Sued Over Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Grace Ocean Private and Synergy Marine, the owners of the Dali, filed the lawsuit last week against Hyundai Heavy Industries in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

August 5, 2025
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Trailer Flooring Market Sees Few Changes, R&D Spending Grows

Some products have been tweaked over the years, but the basics of trailer flooring have remained constant, said Mark Glasgow, chief of sales at trailer manufacturer Utility Trailer.

August 5, 2025
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Senate Confirms FTA Leader Marc Molinaro

The newly confirmed administrator will play a central role in implementing Secretary Sean Duffy’s vision for the Department of Transportation.

August 4, 2025
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Aurora Earns First Revenue in a Quarter of Milestones

The Pittsburgh-based automated driving developer during the quarter launched commercial driverless operations, added a terminal in Phoenix and began initial nighttime operations.

August 4, 2025