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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Isaac Harnesses AI to Better Evaluate Driver Safety

Isaac previewed burgeoning capabilities and outlined its broader vision for AI and fleet management technology at its Horizon 2025 user conference, held Oct. 20-22.

October 23, 2025
BusinessEquipmentSafety

Ford Sees Up to $2 Billion Profit Hit From Aluminum Plant Fire

Ford expects a profit hit of as much as $2 billion after a devastating fire at a key supplier of aluminum for its top-selling F-150 pickup truck, overshadowing solid Q3 financial results.

October 23, 2025
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Cargill Taps AI to Get More Meat Off Bone as Cattle Herd Dives

Cargill is turning to artificial intelligence to ensure it gets more beef from its processing plants as the U.S. cattle herd dwindles to the lowest level in seven decades.

October 23, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

2 More States Respond to FMCSA’s ELP Mandate

New Mexico, Washington and California were warned by DOT Secretary Sean Duffy to enforce English-language proficiency regulations or face withholding of up to 100% of the funds.

October 23, 2025
BusinessTechnologySafety

Mother Nature Doesn’t Give Warnings

Program Aied: October 23, 2 p.m. ET Discover how fleets stay safe and on schedule when mother nature presents extreme conditions. Experts from Stevens Transport, the North Carolina DOT, and Fleetworthy share how tools and resources help fleets reduce risk, prevent delays, and protect drivers in severe weather.

October 23, 2025
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Waymo to Test Vehicles With Humans at New Jersey Airport

Alphabet's Waymo will begin manually testing its autonomous vehicles with human drivers at Newark airport, laying the foundation to eventually ferry passengers to and from the transit hub.

October 23, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

Nebraska Shares CMV Crash Expertise With 11 States

“Teamwork across state lines is important to keep America’s roadways safe,” Nebraska State Police Capt. Martin Denton, of carrier enforcement, said Oct. 14.

October 22, 2025
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Cassidy Touts Trump Labor Focus as Pro-Worker, Pro-Business

Since the start of the year, freight stakeholders have praised White House efforts on workforce reforms while pressing for additional recruitment and retention efforts.

October 22, 2025
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Maritime Nominee Stephen Carmel Pledges Strong Supply Chain

Stephen Carmel pledged to enhance efficiency along freight corridors at a time when the administration is pursuing economic opportunities domestically and internationally.

October 22, 2025
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Tesla Recalls 13,000 EVs Over Risk of Battery Power Loss

The problem stems from a faulty battery pack connection part, which can lead to loss of propulsion without warning, Tesla said in documents posted to NHTSA’s website.

October 22, 2025