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

CVSA Inspectors Compiling Driver Personal Conveyance Data

A group of hand-picked certified inspectors nationwide are compiling inspection data on truck drivers who log conveyance time during the month of August.

August 10, 2023
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Truck Stop Coming to Rural North Carolina Highway

A $1.6 million U.S. Department of Commerce grant to a southwestern North Carolina town is paying for new infrastructure to support opening a Love鈥檚 Travel Stop with truck parking.

August 10, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Cruise, Waymo Face Pivotal Vote in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO 鈥 California regulators are poised to decide whether robotaxi services Cruise and Waymo can provide around-the-clock rides throughout San Francisco.

August 10, 2023
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

FRA Finds Norfolk Southern 鈥楽hould Be Doing More鈥 on Safety

OMAHA, Neb. 鈥 Norfolk Southern made recent improvements but is nowhere near the 鈥済old standard for safety鈥 it is striving to be, according to federal regulators.

August 9, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

Metternick Hones His Trucking Craft for the Fun of It

It could be d茅j脿 vu all over again for FedEx Freight driver Ronald Metternick 鈥 Michigan's 4-axle champion 鈥 at the National Truck Driving Championships.

August 9, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

Florida Lawmakers Grant $3.8 Million for CDL Training Site

Florida state Sen. Tom Wright presented a $3.8 million ceremonial check to an east-central school district to fund a new commercial driver license training facility.

August 9, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA to Renew Plan for Carriers to Keep Accident Records

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced plans to renew its requirement that motor carriers maintain a record of accidents involving their commercial motor vehicles.

August 8, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

Jadrossich Fine-Tunes Preparation for Nationals

Rather than simply overthinking his approach to precision-driving contests, John Jadrossich, a FedEx Freight driver, decided to embrace the art of cool relaxation.

August 8, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

Volvo, Mack EVs Recalled Over Fire Concerns

Volvo AB is recalling nearly all battery-powered electric trucks in the U.S. that were made over the past four years because of an issue that may potentially cause a battery fire.

August 8, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

No Violations on 81% of CMVs in International Roadcheck

More than 81% of commercial motor vehicles and 94% of drivers inspected during International Roadcheck in May did not have any out-of-service violations during the enforcement effort.

August 8, 2023