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.

Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Hilary Pushes Into Nevada After Drenching California

LOS ANGELES 鈥 Tropical Storm Hilary drenched Southern California from the coast to the desert resort city of Palm Springs and inland mountains, forcing rescuers to pull several people from swollen rivers.

August 21, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Five More Indicted in Staged New Orleans Crashes

Federal prosecutors announced five more indictments in connection with an investigation into staged accidents with trucks in the New Orleans area.

August 21, 2023
Government, Business, Safety, TCA

Pennsylvania Updates CDL Skills Test

Pending changes to Pennsylvania鈥檚 commercial driver license skills test should make the road a more attainable destination for would-be truck drivers, officials say.

August 21, 2023
Business, Safety, Logistics, TCA

SoCal Braces for Washed Out Roads From Storm Hilary

LOS ANGELES 鈥 With Hurricane Hilary barreling toward Southern California, officials are monitoring how the intense rain will impact critical infrastructure such as freeways and bridges.

August 19, 2023
Business, Safety

2023 NTDC Awards Gallery

Images from the awards ceremony for the 2023 National Truck Driving Championships & National Step Van Driving Championships from Columbus, Ohio.聽

August 19, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

Nevada鈥檚 Gragg Wilson of UPS Named 2023 NTDC Grand Champion

COLUMBUS, Ohio 鈥 UPS tank truck driver Gragg Wilson from Nevada takes top honors in the National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Championships on Aug. 19.

August 19, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

Bolduc, Langenhahn Lead Field of NTDC Finalists

COLUMBUS, Ohio 鈥 Former grand champions Roland Bolduc of FedEx Express and Jeffrey Langenhahn of XPO聽are among the competitors advancing to the final round of the 86th annual "Super Bowl of Safety."

August 19, 2023
Business, Safety

Trucking Community Rallies Around Ex-Yellow Drivers at NTDC

Ex-Yellow drivers who qualified for NTDC have been on an emotional roller coaster since learning their jobs were eliminated, but the trucking community has raised funds and their spirits.聽

August 18, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

Former NTDC Grand Champions Reflect on Driving Course

COLUMBUS, Ohio 鈥 After tackling a driving course Aug. 18 most of their peers described as challenging, Roland Bolduc and Jeff Langenhahn acknowledged the venue pushed them to perform at a high level.

August 18, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

Anthony Spero, 鈥楾he Mayor,鈥 to Retire From NTDC

COLUMBUS, Ohio 鈥 For his final appearance as a competitor at the 鈥淪uper Bowl of Safety,鈥 Anthony 鈥淭ony鈥 Spero鈥檚 family was on hand to partake in his swan song.

August 18, 2023