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, Safety, Logistics, Perspective

Perspective: Getting Endpoint Security Right

Securing logistics endpoints is no longer just an IT concern — it’s a critical business imperative that demands the same attention as safeguarding physical cargo.

Apu Pavithran | Founder and CEO, Hexnode
November 18, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Ford Faces NHTSA Investigations Over Recall Issues

U.S. auto safety regulators are probing two recent recalls by Ford Motor Co. as the carmaker struggles to contain quality lapses in its vehicles.

Keith Laing | Bloomberg News
November 18, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Biden Seeks $98 Billion in Hurricane Relief Funding

The administration will send its request to lawmakers on Nov. 18, according to a senior administration official who briefed reporters on condition of anonymity.

Skylar Woodhouse | Bloomberg News
November 18, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, TCA

Norfolk Southern to Add Board Member in Truce With Ancora

Norfolk Southern announced it will add an independent director to its board as part of a settlement with activist investor Ancora.

Kelly Yamanouchi | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
November 18, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Snow Removal Systems Save Time, Boost Safety for Fleets

More firms are buying or renting automotive snow removal equipment to not only quicken the time it takes to remove snow but also to ensure that trucks are conducting safe operations in winter.

Joanna Marsh | Special to Transport Topics
November 18, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous, TCA

Cruise Admits to Falsifying Report Over 2023 Crash

Autonomous vehicle maker Cruise has admitted to a federal charge and agreed to pay a $500,000 fine in connection with a crash last year involving one of its vehicles that left a person injured.

Chase DiFeliciantonio | San Francisco Chronicle
November 15, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Biden Races to Get Out Infrastructure Spending

Biden administration officials hope that projects funded under the $1 trillion infrastructure law and $375 billion climate law will endure beyond the president's term.

November 15, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Homeland Security Department Releases AI Framework

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration released guidelines for using artificial intelligence in the power grid, water system, air travel network and other critical infrastructure.

Josh Boak | The Associated Press
November 14, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Ford Hit With $165 Million Penalty on Recall Failure

Ford Motor Co. agreed to a $165 million civil penalty to settle allegations the company failed to recall cars with defective rearview cameras in a timely manner.

November 14, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Transportation Nominees on Senate’s Radar

With members of Congress back in Washington after the elections, their lame-duck session in the Senate includes consideration of high-profile nominees.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 13, 2024