Size of trucking verdicts quadruples over 2023-2026 time span: TT Safety

October 20, 2026

Size of trucking verdicts quadruples over 2023-2026 time span

The size of verdicts in lawsuits involving trucking companies almost quadrupled between July 2023 and July 2026, according to a soon-to-be-released study. Read more…

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M: THIS WEEK | T: SAFETY | W: GOVERNMENT | T: AUTONOMOUS | F: LOGISTICS

New York arrests 16 in crackdown on staged insurance crashes

The arrests follow measures Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed earlier this year to target organized staged-accident rings. Read more…

ATA’s Costello says freight recovery has legs despite headwinds

The trucking industry’s ongoing recovery from a prolonged freight recession appears to have staying power despite a mounting list of economic headwinds. Read more…

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Shippers press carriers and brokers on safety

The Montgomery ruling prompted brokers and carriers to increase vetting and spurred the release of enhanced vetting software. Read more…

Oil prices rise sharply, with no relief in sight

Brent crude gained 0.9% to $110.59 a barrel on Oct. 20. Uncertainty about when the war with Iran will allow the energy industry to return to normal means oil prices are unlikely to ease any time soon. Read more…

Page Siplon plans to futureproof trucking at ATRI

As the next president of ATRI, he sees opportunities to connect more businesses with the nonprofit’s research and build partnerships across the industry. Read more…

Fuel prices rank as trucking’s most pressing concern

The report noted that added fuel costs are passed on to consumers through higher prices for goods and higher borrowing costs. Read more…

FMCSA seeks emergency review of chameleon CDL schools

The trucking industry has coped with so-called chameleon motor carriers, brokers or freight forwarders that quickly reopen under new names. Read more…

Trust should be at core of driver coaching, executives say

Boyle Transportation’s Michael Lasko described a safety approach shaped by experience both inside and outside the cab during a session on driver coaching at MCE. Read more…

FMCSA approves warning beacons for autonomous trucks

Autonomous truck software developers received a boost from the FMCSA, which OK’d the use of beacons rather than warning triangles for five years. Read more…

Trucking groups seek congressional support before midterms

At events in Ohio and North Carolina, industry representatives sought support for legislation addressing lawsuit abuse, truck parking and accident fraud. Read more…

How AI agents can go from hype to results

AI agents can take on substantial business processes, but reliable automation requires carefully designed controls. Read more…

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Top 100 Private Carriers balance service and costs

The companies ranked on the 2026 Transport Topics Top 100 Private Carriers list have continued to demonstrate the value of their in-house truck fleets. Read more…

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