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, Safety

DOT鈥檚 Oral-Fluid Drug Testing Raises Safety Concerns

Oral fluid testing for marijuana could allow truck drivers to use the drug and avoid detection, according to the CEO of a real-time impairment detection testing technology company.

March 20, 2025
Government, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Congress to Review DOT Nominees, Trump鈥檚 Budget Plan

Members of Congress return to Washington the week of March 24 to consider senior officials for Department of Transportation agencies and President Donald Trump鈥檚 budget and tax plan.

March 20, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

AI Helps Moving Companies Boost Efficiency, Cut Costs

There are many uses for AI programs for moving companies 鈥 and for-hire carriers in general 鈥 executives said.聽But preparation is key to their effective use.

March 20, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Tesla Recalls Cybertrucks After Steel Trim Pieces Come Loose

Tesla recalled all the Cybertrucks it produced and sold in the first 15 months it has been on the U.S. market over pieces of steel trim that can separate from the vehicle.

March 20, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Torc Partners With Flex, Nvidia on Autonomous Trucks

Torc has partnered with manufacturing company Flex and artificial intelligence specialist Nvidia to develop a scalable physical AI compute system for autonomous trucks, the company announced.

March 18, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Luminar Stock Jumps as Viral Video Backs Its Tech Over Tesla

In the video, which has drawn more than 11 million views since it was published to YouTube on March 15, Mark Rober runs six tests assessing Luminar's lidar technology against Tesla鈥檚 system.

March 17, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel, For-Hire

Low-Rolling-Resistance Tires Gain Traction in Trucking

Significant technological advances in recent years have helped to increase demand for LRR tires.聽鈥淭hey鈥檙e just making the tires better and better all around,鈥 one trucking executive said.

March 17, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Mack Adds Allison Transmission to GuardDog Connect

Mack Trucks announced that starting in late Q2 2025, fleets using its GuardDog Connect with Allison Transmission products will gain streamlined access to Allison action plans.

March 13, 2025
Business, Equipment, Safety

TMC Names First Distinguished Service Provider Recipients

The TMC Distinguished Service Provider Award was launched to highlight exceptional service providers within the trucking industry. Five people were named winners in this first year.

March 13, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Hyundai Translead Unveils New Trailer Tech and Products

CEO Sean Kenney led the TMC 2025 presentation on March 10, noting that the company's new lineup will enhance efficiency and connectivity across the industry.

March 13, 2025