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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, Technology, Safety

Tesla Recalls Cybertrucks a Sixth Time in Year Since Launch

Tesla recalled the Cybertruck a sixth time since the electric pickup launched a year ago, this time over an issue that could lead drivers to lose propulsion and have to pull over.

Keith Laing | Bloomberg News
November 13, 2024
Government, Safety

FHWA Updates Work Zone Safety Regs for First Time in 20 Years

The Federal Highway Administration on Nov. 1 updated its regulation for work zone safety for the first time in 20 years.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
November 12, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous, TCA

Zoox Robotaxis Roll Out in San Francisco

Zoox’s self-driving vehicles began rolling out in San Francisco’s SoMa neighborhood this week, and are expected to compete with robotaxis designed by Waymo.

Clara Harter | Los Angeles Times
November 12, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

NHTSA Probes Whether Engines on 1.4 Million Hondas May Fail

DETROIT — The U.S. government’s highway safety agency is investigating complaints that engines can fail on as many as 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles.

November 12, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

NHTSA Warned Tesla Months Before Self-Driving Probe

In a May 15 email sent to Tesla representatives, an NHTSA official flagged seven social media posts that gave the agency pause.

Keith Laing | Bloomberg News
November 8, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel, TCA

TxDOT Campaign to End Traffic Deaths Focuses on Permian Basin

ODESSA — The Texas Department of Transportation announced a statewide public campaign to end fatalities on Texas roadways.

B. Kay Richter | Midland Reporter-Telegram, Texas
November 8, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Norfolk Southern’s One-Minute Inspection Rule Sparks Concern

Norfolk Southern sparked renewed concerns about flaws being missed during railcar inspections when it told employees this week they should spend no more than a minute looking at each car. 

Josh Funk | Associated Press
November 7, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, TCA

I-40 Between N.C. and Tennessee Could Reopen by Jan. 1

Interstate 40 may reopen between North Carolina and Tennessee by New Year’s Day, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

Richard Stradling | The News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.)
November 6, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

GM Recalls Chevy Bolts from 2020–2022 Over Battery Fire Risk

This smaller recall from GM comes three years after a larger callback of the all-electric Chevrolet Bolt for a similar hazard.

Keith Laing | Bloomberg News
November 5, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous, TCA

States Prepare Rules for Autonomous Vehicles

While no fully autonomous cars are in regular use in the country yet, some states have allowed limited testing and pilot programs on public roads.

Elaine S. Povich | Stateline.org
November 5, 2024