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.

Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

Trucking Still Squeezed by High Costs and Low Rates

ATRI's latest Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking survey found that while the average cost of operating a truck dipped slightly last year, some marginal costs jumped.

July 2, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA Aims to Improve DataQs Process

Federal trucking regulators have issued a public notice reopening a lingering 2023 proposal seeking additional comments on how to improve the DataQs process.

July 1, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

USDOT Warns States on Nonresident CDL Compliance

“Every state must follow federal regulations and ensure only qualified, properly documented drivers are getting behind the wheel of a truck,” Secretary Sean Duffy said.

July 1, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

US to Resume Mexican Livestock Imports in Phases Following Halt

The U.S. will start reopening ports to Mexican livestock in phases, after trade along the southern border had been halted in May by the spread of a parasitic fly.

July 1, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Musk Says First Tesla Drove Itself From Factory to Customer

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said a Tesla Model Y SUV drove itself from the company’s factory near Austin, Texas, to a customer’s home in the company’s latest move to showcase its push into autonomous driving.

June 27, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

Spear: After Emissions Wins, Trucking Can Focus Elsewhere

Policy wins on commercial vehicle emissions have allowed industry leaders to shift their attention to other pressing issues, American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear said.

June 27, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Duffy Unveils $275M Truck Parking Program, Slashes Rules

“Truckers keep America running,” the DOT secretary said. “While the country sleeps, truckers grind through the night to help keep shelves stocked, families fed and businesses humming."

June 27, 2025
Business, Equipment, Safety, Breaking News, For-Hire, Top 100

Werner Wins $100M Nuclear Verdict Reversal by Texas Court

The Texas Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Werner Enterprises, reversing a $100 million jury verdict against the motor carrier upheld by an appellate court.

June 27, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Uber May Fund Kalanick’s Bid to Buy Pony AI’s US Arm

Kalanick would run Pony if the deal is completed while continuing to lead his current company, CloudKitchens, the report cited the people as saying. Financial details were not known.

June 26, 2025
Equipment, Safety

CVSA Brake Inspection Blitz Takes Out Nearly 10% of CMVs

Unsafe brake-related problems led to nearly 10% of some 4,560 commercial motor vehicles being taken out of service in a single day of inspections conducted recently in North America.

June 26, 2025