Trucking Industry Safety News

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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.

Business, Safety, Logistics, TCA

Amazon Delivery Drivers in Denver Undergo Unique Training

Many Amazon delivery drivers located in Denver have likely gone through a three-day course developed locally, one that could eventually serve as a model of driver training elsewhere.

August 29, 2023
Business, Technology, Safety

Transfix Fights Freight Fraud With Shipment Verification Tool

Transfix launched a new security feature designed to verify load authenticity to reduce freight fraud, the company announced Aug. 24.

August 28, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

CVSA Inspections Find Violations in 30% of Hazmat Packages

CVSA inspectors found violations with three of every 10 hazardous materials/dangerous goods packages inspected during a five-day unannounced special enforcement initiative June 12-16.

August 28, 2023
Government, Safety, Fuel

Florida Faces Fuel Squeeze as Barge Traffic Falls

Florida is facing a potential squeeze on fuel supplies as shipments into the state slow just as demand is rising from consumers preparing for the threat of a major hurricane.

August 28, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

Yokohama Recalls 6,992 Commercial Tires

Yokohama Tire Corp. is voluntarily recalling 6,992 of its commercial tires, the company announced Aug. 26.

August 28, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety, For-Hire

Flatbed and Cargo Safety Depends on Securement

Making sure flatbed cargo is secured for transit goes beyond meeting applicable regulations, which cannot cover every contingency, experts contend.

August 28, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

‘One With the Truck’: Gragg Wilson’s Road to NTDC Title

UPS tank truck driver Gragg Wilson of Nevada won the 86th National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Championships in Columbus, Ohio, on Aug. 19. Here's how he went about it.

August 27, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

Volvo Trucks Triples Demonstration Track Size

Volvo Trucks North America completed structural upgrades to its test track facility in Dublin, Va., the automaker announced Aug. 24.

August 25, 2023
Business, Safety, Private, TCA

Walmart’s First Class of °®¶¹´«Ã½grown Truck Drivers Graduates

Last year Walmart Inc. dangled $110,000 trucking jobs to its own store workers. Now, the first classes of students are graduating.

August 25, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

NTDC Rewind: Notes, Quotes and Anecdotes

Behind the scenes at the 86th edition of the National Truck Driving Championships, several stories unfolded. Here's a look back at some of our favorites.

August 25, 2023