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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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Stellantis Recalls Over 1 Million Jeeps Due to Fire Risk

The issue stems from potential overheating in wiring for the electric hydraulic power steering pump in certain Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles, according to NHTSA.

June 9, 2026
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U.S. Airlines Spent $6.5B on Jet Fuel in April, Up 78%

The International Air Transport Association released a report on June 7 saying it now expects airlines worldwide to earn a combined $23 billion in net profit in 2026, down from $45 billion in 2025.

June 9, 2026
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Senate Panel Sets Sights on Highway Bill

Chairwoman Shelley Moore Capito said the panel is crafting legislation aimed at improving safety and reliability across the nation’s transportation network.

June 8, 2026
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Oil Prices Volatile as Iran Conflict Flares

Brent crude, the international standard, was up 1.3% to $94.31 after jumping $4.60 a barrel overnight.

June 8, 2026
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Oil Supertanker Orders Eclipse Record Set in 2008

There are currently 262 supertankers, each capable of hauling 2 million barrels of crude oil, on order at shipyards around the world.

June 8, 2026
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G7 to Seek Trump’s Approval of Hormuz Demining Mission

The plan would have American allies deploy assets to the strait within days of a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran.

June 8, 2026
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OPEC+ Agrees to Another Symbolic Quota Increase for July

With the Strait of Hormuz largely closed by the Iran war and Middle East producers forced to cut output, the OPEC+ decision remains theoretical for the time being.

June 8, 2026
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Ohio Revokes CDLs for 1,200 Foreign Truckers

Ohio stopped issuing non-domiciled CDLs in September when Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy imposed a nationwide halt.

June 8, 2026
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Asia-to-U.S. Container Rates Spike 109% Since War Started

The spot rate for a 40-foot container to the U.S. West Coast from Asia was up 20%, to $3,933.

June 8, 2026
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Oil Prices Continue to Slide

Brent crude, the international standard, gave up 2.2% to $92.97 per barrel. It was approximately $70 per barrel before the war began in late February.

June 5, 2026

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