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, 2025Trucking Industry Safety News
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.
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, 2025Trailer 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, 2025Senate 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, 2025Aurora 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, 2025DHL Delivers Care Kits to Austin, Texas, Flood Zone
A DHL van arrived in Austin, Texas, bearing 13 care kits — each filled with an interactive plush and other mindfulness tools — ready for distribution to families affected by July’s floods.
August 1, 2025Tesla Must Pay $329M in Damages for Fatal Autopilot Crash
Tesla was told by a jury to pay $329 million in damages over a 2019 Autopilot crash in Florida that killed a young woman and seriously injured her boyfriend.
August 1, 2025Managing Complexities of Fleet and Driver Compliance
Program Aired: July 31, 2 p.m. ETÂ Join PrePass and NECS Fleet Solutions as they discuss how to effectively manage the complexities of fleet and driver compliance, maximize the use of the right fleet data to achieve your return on investment, and explore ways to uncover savings from your fleet costs.Â
July 31, 2025FMCSA Nominee Derek Barrs Moves to Senate Floor
Derek Barrs, nominated by President Donald Trump to the top post at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, was easily approved by the Commerce Committee July 30.
July 31, 2025Aurora Begins Nighttime Autonomous Truck Service
Daytime autonomous runs on the Dallas-Houston corridor laid the groundwork for the new overnight service, which more than doubles each truck’s utilization potential.
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