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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, Autonomous

GM Hires CEO Whitten for Troubled Cruise Robotaxi Service

General Motors on June 25 named a veteran technology executive with roots in the video game industry to steer its troubled robotaxi service Cruise.

Michael Liedtke | Associated Press
June 25, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Senators Introduce Anti-Trafficking Bill

Legislation designed to enhance the federal government’s efforts to combat human trafficking was recently introduced in the Senate.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 25, 2024
Business, Technology, Safety

Elevating Truck Safety: The Rise of ADAS Technology

Prioritizing safety is an integral characteristic of the most successful fleets and ADAS technology is at the forefront of modern safety strategies. Jeff Loftus, FMCSA Technology Division Chief, joins TT's Seth Clevenger to discuss the current outlook on ADAS technology and his plans for phase 2 of the TechCelerate Now program. 

June 25, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Trackside Sensor Didn’t Catch Burning Rail Bearing in Ohio

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — The NTSB confirmed that a trackside detector failed to detect accurate elevated temperatures in a railcar bearing that was on fire 20 miles away from where it derailed. 

June 25, 2024
Government, Safety, Logistics

Conn. Project to Revamp Congested Interchange Gains Traction

The second phase of a $500 million reconfiguration of interstates 91 and 691 in Connecticut commenced on a congested freight route two hours from Boston and New York.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
June 25, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Tesla Recalls Cybertrucks Twice in One Day

Tesla Inc. is recalling its Cybertruck model again over faulty windshield-wiper components and trim pieces that may come loose while driving.

Craig Trudell | Bloomberg News
June 25, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety, TCA

Ford Recalls Over Half a Million 2014 F-150 Pickup Trucks

NEW YORK — Ford Motor Co. on June 25 issued a recall for over half a million F-150 pickup trucks from the year 2014.

dpa | Hamburg, Germany
June 25, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Dali Cargo Ship Leaves Baltimore for Virginia

The cargo ship Dali headed out of Baltimore for Virginia, three months after it lost power and crashed into one of the Key Bridge’s supporting columns and caused the bridge to collapse.

Brian Witte | Associated Press
June 24, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Rail Bridge Collapses During Midwest Flooding

A huge train bridge collapsed into the Big Sioux River near Sioux City, Iowa, late June 23, an emergency manager said.

June 24, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Railroads Must Report Hazmat Immediately After Derailment

OMAHA, Neb. — A new federal rule aims to ensure first responders can find out what hazardous chemicals are on a train almost immediately after a derailment so they can respond appropriately.

Josh Funk | Associated Press
June 24, 2024