After Utah lowered the legal limit for blood-alcohol concentration in drivers to 0.05, the number of alcohol-related fatalities dropped by about 20% and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is now recommending other states follow suit.
February 24, 2022GovernmentBusiness
Workforce Boards Offer Funds for Driver Training
A pair of Oregon trucking executives are on a mission to encourage motor carriers to follow their lead and join obscure local entities called workforce boards, which over the years have quietly distributed millions of dollars to train an array of skilled and unskilled workers, including truck drivers.
February 24, 2022GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics
ATA, OOIDA Urge Buttigieg to Commit Funds to Truck Parking
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is being urged to prioritize infrastructure funds to boost the nation’s truck parking capacity.
February 24, 2022GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyFuelAutonomous
TMC to Tackle Electrification in First Annual Meeting Since 2020
American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council plans to focus its annual meeting on electrifying performance in maintenance management.
February 24, 2022GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety
3G Sunset Taking Some Devices Offline
Cellular service providers are shutting down their 3G networks this year, a shift that could impact legacy wireless systems that some fleets are still using, experts said.
February 24, 2022GovernmentBusiness
US Slightly Revises Up its GDP Estimate for Q4 to 7%
The U.S. economy ended 2021 by expanding at a brisk 7% annual pace from October through December, the government reported Feb. 24 in a slight upgrade from its earlier estimate as businesses stepped up their restocking of supplies.
February 24, 2022GovernmentBusinessSafety
NTSB Chair Jennifer °®¶¹´«Ã½ndy Urges States to Lower Blood Alcohol Level to 0.5%
The head of the National Transportation Safety Board said states should follow the example set by Utah and reduce the blood alcohol content level permitted for drivers as a way of reducing drunken driving accidents and improving highway safety.
February 24, 2022GovernmentBusinessLogistics
US Presents ‘Buy American’ Plan to Ease Supply Chain Squeeze
The Biden administration announced several new actions Feb. 24 intended to ease supply chain disruptions that have plagued the economy during the coronavirus pandemic.
February 24, 2022GovernmentBusiness
Initial Jobless Claims Fell Last Week by More Than Forecast
Applications for U.S. state unemployment insurance fell last week by more than forecast, continuing an overall downward trend as the labor market recovery continues.
February 24, 2022GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous
Spartan, Uhnder Partner to Offer Next-Gen Radar Tech for Automated Trucks
Sensor technology suppliers Spartan Radar and Uhnder Inc. have formed a partnership to develop improved sensing capabilities for advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous driving technology for commercial trucks.
February 24, 2022