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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Florida to Add Truck Parking to I-4 Freight Corridor

A truck parking expansion project being fast-tracked for completion by the fall of 2027 will add 100 spaces to an existing parking facility in Polk County at the Polk Parkway and I-4 interchange.

October 21, 2025
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Jeep Factory Stopped for 3 Weeks After Aluminum Plant Fire

A Stellantis plant in Michigan will remain shut down for several weeks due to a shortage of key components, a sign of the growing fallout from a suppliers aluminum factory fire last month.

October 21, 2025
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Trucker Path Unveils Truck Driver-Focused Insurance Division

Trucker Path Insurance is available through the existing mobile app, and plans provide coverage regardless of operation type, commodities hauled or areas of service.

October 21, 2025
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Why California Refutes FMCSAs ELP Enforcement Claim

California does require ELP and tests for it as a condition of receiving a CDL, and you can read that for yourself, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a social media post.

October 20, 2025
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States Taking Action on FMCSA Non-Domiciled CDL Order

States are detailing their responses to a U.S. Department of Transportation edict to restrict access to commercial driver licenses and permits for non-domiciled drivers.

October 20, 2025
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2025 MCE Photo Gallery

Photos from American Trucking Associations' Management Conference & Exhibition atSan Diego Convention Center on Oct. 25-28, 2025.

October 20, 2025
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J.B. Hunt Execs Optimistic Capacity Balloon Is Deflating

The reason youve seen spot rates up in the last couple of weeks its been because of the enforcement activity, said J.B. Hunt Chief Operating Officer Nick Hobbs.

October 17, 2025
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States Targeted by DOT Respond to Non-Domiciled CDL Freeze

An FMCSA audit recently found compliance issues in California, Colorado, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas and Washington. South Dakota was first to acknowledge them.

October 16, 2025
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Trucking Leaders to Unite in San Diego for ATAs MCE 2025

The theme for this year's event, to be held Oct. 25-28 in San Diego, reflects the industry's resolve: A United Front: Driving Policy in a New Era.

October 16, 2025
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Xiaomi Driver Death Fuels China Push For New EV Door Design

Tesla is also under scrutiny in the U.S., with NHTSA having launched a defect investigation into certain Model Y door handles.

October 16, 2025