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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, Logistics

ATA Calls on Congress to Streamline Transport Credentials

The Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act seeks to simplify the credentialing process for essential transportation workers.

September 23, 2024
Business, Technology, Safety

Descartes Acquires MyCarrierPortal for $24 Million

Descartes Systems Group has acquired MyCarrierPortal, a U.S.-based provider of carrier onboarding and risk monitoring services for the trucking industry.

September 23, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, TCA

Biden Administration Proposes Ban on Chinese Vehicle Tech

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration introduced a draft regulation that would ban automakers in the U.S. from selling vehicles with important components and software from China and Russia.

Grant Schwab | The Detroit News
September 23, 2024
Business, Technology, Safety

Thieves Hunting for Copper Are Vandalizing EV Chargers

Thieves in the U.S. are increasingly vandalizing electric vehicle charging stations in order to remove valuable copper.

Kyle Stock and Tope Alake | Bloomberg News
September 23, 2024
Business, Safety, For-Hire, Private, Top 100

ATA Honors Professional Drivers During Weeklong Celebration

Top commercial drivers highlighted the trucking workforce’s role in promoting transportation safety and economic prosperity nationwide at an event near the U.S. Capitol.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
September 20, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics

US Warns Allies Russia Seeking to Disrupt Cargo Shipping

The U.S. has warned its allies that Russia is targeting cargo shipping companies as it seeks to disrupt Ukraine’s partners, according to people familiar with the matter.

September 20, 2024
Business, Safety

Industry Salutes Nation's Truck Drivers

The 36th Annual National Truck Driver Appreciation Week runs Sept. 15-21, providing an opportunity to recognize the workforce that safely delivers America’s critical goods.

September 20, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Baltimore Bridge Collapse Survivor Sues Ship Owners

Davis is still struggling to overcome the trauma he experienced, his attorneys said. He’s mourning the loss of his colleagues and processing the shock of his near-death experience.

Lea Skene | Associated Press
September 19, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Cruise Robotaxis Returning to California After Accident

The testing is small scale, with at most five vehicles being run with test drivers at the wheel to do development work.

David Welch | Bloomberg News
September 19, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Biofuel Group Asks EPA for Update on UCO Imports Audit

Alarm has grown in the U.S. in recent months over soaring UCO imports from China, potentially displacing more regulated American-made biomass-based diesel.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
September 19, 2024