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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.

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US States Have Revoked 28,000 Non-Domiciled CDLs

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy highlighted the revoked non-domiciled CDLs among a list of one-year accomplishments to support the trucking industry.

May 7, 2026
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Cyber Cargo Theft Cases Surging, FBI Warns

The FBI has issued a public alert about “surging” cargo theft cases involving cybercriminals impersonating a broad range of legitimate freight companies.

May 7, 2026
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Iran Creates New Agency to Control Shipping in Hormuz

The move has raised concerns about eroding the freedom of navigation on which global trade depends.

May 7, 2026
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Numbers Show Global Impact of Iran's Grip on Hormuz

Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz has jolted the world economy. Here is a look at the strait by the numbers.

May 7, 2026
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US Considers Tapping Oil at Military Bases to Refill Reserve

The move comes as the administration has vowed to find ways to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, which has seen additional declines during the Iran war.

May 7, 2026
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Oil Prices Fall on Tenuous Peace Between Iran, US

Brent crude, the international standard, fell 3.8% to $97.38 per barrel.

May 7, 2026
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Shell Profit Climbs as Iran War Boosts Oil Trading

Shell, which recently announced the acquisition of Canadian oil and gas producer ARC Resources, cut its quarterly share buyback and raised its dividend.

May 7, 2026
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CEO Says Maersk Will Pass Higher Oil Costs to Customers

The Iran war has raised expenses by about $500 million a month, Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc said.

May 7, 2026
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Shipping Firms Whipsawed as They Wait for Hormuz to Reopen

“Ultimately, it’s still going to come back to the primary issues of risk and safety," that shippers have to evaluate.

May 6, 2026
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EPA 2027 NOx NPRM Expected by Late June, OEMs Say

The agency is expected to leave in place a requirement that NOx emissions for heavy-duty trucks fall to 35 milligrams per horsepower-hour from 200 mg/hp-hr.

May 6, 2026

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