When a jury issued a $462 million judgment against Wabash National Corp. last fall, many fleet maintenance managers were concerned.
February 7, 2025Trucking Industry Safety News
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.
Verifying Safety of Rear Impact Guards Can Be Complicated
Trucking Industry Urges FMCSA to End Label Rule
Although small in physical size, rear-impact guard certification labels often serve as the difference between compliance or violations that can cause big headaches for fleet leadership.
February 7, 2025Diesel OEMs Working to Meet 2027 EPA Standards
The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have established that NOx and particulate emissions from diesel trucks have an adverse effect on health.
February 7, 2025Many Paths Can Lead to Fulfilling Truck Technician Career
Many highly skilled truck technicians have forged their own pathway to a successful career. Michael Freeze details the journeys some have taken to ascend in the profession.
February 7, 2025FAA Slows Reagan Airport’s Flight Arrival Rate
U.S. aviation safety regulators are slowing the rate of arrivals at Ronald Reagan airport to help ease the strain on air traffic controllers after last week's deadly midair collision.
February 6, 2025Senate Panel Advances Supply Chain Resiliency Bill
The Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act, reintroduced by Sens. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), gained bipartisan approval from the Commerce Committee.
February 6, 2025Two Tort Reform Bills in Georgia Could Curb Nuclear Verdicts
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced a sweeping overhaul of the state’s legal system in two bills introduced Jan. 30 in the General Assembly, as state trucking officials and others looked on.
February 5, 2025Duffy Reaffirms DOT’s Safety Focus Amid Air, Rail Concerns
After becoming the nation’s top transportation official, Secretary Sean Duffy pointed to the Department of Transportation’s long-standing primary focus: safety.
February 5, 2025Truckers Get Real-Time Parking Info on Arizona’s I-10
Arizona announced the dynamic truck parking messaging availability Jan. 27 at four rest areas: Ehrenberg, Bouse Wash, Texas Canyon and San Simon.
February 5, 2025GM’s Cruise to Slash 1,000 Jobs as Robotaxi Service Shutters
General Motors is cutting almost half of the workforce in its Cruise driverless car unit, according to an internal memo and people familiar with the matter, part of a previously announced plan.
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