A swath of icy weather and snow that hit multiple states beginning Jan. 4 resulted in emergency hours-of-service waivers for truckers delivering heating fuel in several states.
January 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.
Winter Weather Prompts States to Waive Fuel Delivery Regs
NHTSA Investigates Tesla’s Driverless Vehicle-Summon Feature
Tesla is under federal scrutiny over concerns that a newly released driver-assistance feature could result in crashes.
January 7, 2025Bosch Unveils Plans to Expand Wrong-Way Driving Warning
LAS VEGAS — Multinational technology company Bosch on Jan. 6 revealed plans to expand its cloud-based wrong-way driver alert system by partnering with SiriusXM.
January 6, 2025Winter Storm Makes Travel Dangerous Across Nation
A major winter blast of snow, ice, wind and plunging temperatures in the U.S. stirred dangerous travel conditions from central and southern states all the way to the East Coast.
January 6, 2025Nippon Steel, US Steel File Lawsuits After Biden Blocks Deal
Nippon Steel Corp. and U.S. Steel Corp. jointly filed lawsuits in a last-ditch effort to preserve the planned merger of the companies, which was blocked last week by President Joe Biden.
January 6, 2025PrePass Safety Alliance Names Dietz Executive Vice President
PrePass Safety Alliance named Erik Dietz executive vice president Jan. 2, tasking the transportation industry veteran with advancing safety and efficiency in commercial vehicle operations.
January 3, 2025Biden Blocks $14.1 Billion US Steel Sale to Nippon Steel
Biden announced his formal decision on Jan. 3 after the case was referred to him by a U.S. security review panel, ahead of a deadline early next week.
January 3, 2025In 2025, Will Trump Administration Be a Friend of Trucking?
In June, ATA President Chris Spear met with then-presidential candidate Donald Trump to gain insight into what the trucking industry might expect should Trump win a second term.
January 2, 2025Treasury Breach Adds to US-China Cybersecurity Tension
News of the latest incursion follows the White House announcement on Dec. 27 that nine telecommunications firms had been breached by a state-sponsored Chinese hacking group.
January 2, 2025Nippon Steel Offers Biden Veto Power to Win US Steel Deal
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.
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