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.

Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Passenger Jet Collides With Army Copter Near D.C.-Area Airport

ARLINGTON, Va. A jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided Jan. 29 with an Army helicopter carrying three soldiers around 9 p.m. EST while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington.

January 30, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Senate Confirms Lee Zeldin as EPA Chief in 56-42 Vote

Zeldin will help President Donald Trump fulfill his pledge to roll back major environmental regulations, including those aimed at slowing climate change and encouraging use of EVs.

January 29, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Trumps Commerce Pick Leaves CHIPS Act Direction Unclear

I cant say that I can honor something I havent read, Howard Lutnick, Trumps nominee for commerce secretary, said of the binding CHIPS Act awards in a confirmation hearing Jan. 29.

January 29, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Teslas Market Value Surges Despite EV Demand Concerns

The vehicle maker's shares have nearly doubled in value since the last time it reported earnings. But its car-selling business has become a sideshow to Elon Musks political prominence.

January 29, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, TCA

Honda Recalls 295,000 Honda, Acura Vehicles

Honda said it is voluntarily recalling about 295,000 Honda and Acura vehicles to update the fuel injection electronic unit, a device that determines how much fuel enters the engine.

January 29, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

Norfolk Southern CEO Optimistic About 2025

Norfolk Southerns solid fourth quarter combined with the support theyre getting from Washington D.C. has the CEO feeling optimistic about 2025.

January 29, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

Alleged Triggerman in Murder Tied to Staged Accidents Scheme

Investigators identified the alleged triggerman in the murder of an informant who was involved in a conspiracy to cover up a New Orleans-area scheme to stage crashes with tractor-trailers.

January 28, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Paccar Q4 Profit Falls but Leaders Predict Better 2025

The Bellevue, Wash.-based truck maker posted a profit of $872 million or $1.66 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2024, down 38.5% compared with $1.42 billion, $2.70, in 2023.

January 28, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Senate Confirms Sean Duffy for DOT Secretary

WASHINGTON Former congressman Sean Duffy was confirmed by a vote of 77-22.

January 28, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

Norfolk Southern, East Palestine Reach $22M Settlement

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio The Village of East Palestine and Norfolk Southern announced a $22 million settlement resolving the villages claims arising from a 2023 train derailment.

January 28, 2025