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.

Government, Business, Safety

Uber Alleges Fraud Scheme by NY Groups Faking Crash Injuries

Uber filed a racketeering suit against a group of law firms, doctors and pain-management clinics it claims staged fake car accidents to take advantage of New York’s no-fault insurance policies.

January 30, 2025
Business, Technology, Safety

Trucking Industry Cargo Thefts Reach Record High in 2024

Verisk CargoNet reported that cargo theft incidents jumped 27% year over year to a record 3,625 across North America, and the estimated average value per theft increased 7.7%.

January 30, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Infrastructure Shows Effects of Climate Change

Worldwide warming temperatures are hammering roads that were built for a different climate, ballooning repair budgets and sometimes cutting off communities from goods and services.

January 30, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Passenger Jet Collides With Army Copter Near D.C.-Area Airport

ARLINGTON, Va. — A jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided Jan. 29 with an Army helicopter carrying three soldiers around 9 p.m. EST while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington.

January 30, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Senate Confirms Lee Zeldin as EPA Chief in 56-42 Vote

Zeldin will help President Donald Trump fulfill his pledge to roll back major environmental regulations, including those aimed at slowing climate change and encouraging use of EVs.

January 29, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Trump’s Commerce Pick Leaves CHIPS Act Direction Unclear

“I can’t say that I can honor something I haven’t read,” Howard Lutnick, Trump’s nominee for commerce secretary, said of the binding CHIPS Act awards in a confirmation hearing Jan. 29.

January 29, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Tesla’s Market Value Surges Despite EV Demand Concerns

The vehicle maker's shares have nearly doubled in value since the last time it reported earnings. But its car-selling business has become a sideshow to Elon Musk’s political prominence.

January 29, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, TCA

Honda Recalls 295,000 Honda, Acura Vehicles

Honda said it is voluntarily recalling about 295,000 Honda and Acura vehicles to update the fuel injection electronic unit, a device that determines how much fuel enters the engine.

January 29, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

Norfolk Southern CEO Optimistic About 2025

Norfolk Southern’s solid fourth quarter — combined with the support they’re getting from Washington D.C. — has the CEO feeling optimistic about 2025.

January 29, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

Alleged Triggerman in Murder Tied to Staged Accidents Scheme

Investigators identified the alleged triggerman in the murder of an informant who was involved in a conspiracy to cover up a New Orleans-area scheme to stage crashes with tractor-trailers.

January 28, 2025