Trucking Industry Safety News

The proposal is aimed at addressing concerns raised by CFIUS, which said last week that the Japanese company’s takeover of U.S. Steel would lead to a decline in American steel output.

LAS VEGAS — One person died and seven others were hurt Wednesday when a Tesla Cybertruck caught fire and exploded outside President-elect Donald Trump’s Las Vegas hotel.

In its first accident probe of an electric-battery heavy truck, NTSB is examining the Aug. 19 crash of a 2024 Tesla Semi that burned to the ground after it veered off the road and struck a tree.

Per the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, frivolous lawsuits are estimated to cost the average U.S. household more than $4,000 per year, as measured in tort costs incurred by each state.

Government safety regulators said Dec. 23 they have closed an investigation into two previous recalls of the Ford Focus after determining that Ford Motor Co. has satisfied its concerns.

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Thirty rail freight improvement projects are slated to share $55 million as part of efforts by Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration to boost infrastructure and economic growth.

Any current or former employee or contractor of a vehicle manufacturer, part supplier or dealership may be a whistleblower, NHTSA said.

SAN ANTONIO — For the second time, Chris Purcell was named Grand Champion at the Rush Enterprises Tech Skills Rodeo. He also captured the annual competition’s top prize in 2021.

A Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration advisory committee met for five hours Dec. 17 to recommend best practices to increase safe parking for truck drivers seeking rest.

In 2024, trucking navigated infrastructure investments and lingering economic challenges. Pressing concerns were truck parking shortages, legal battles and nuclear jury verdicts.