Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joined state officials in breaking ground on a $30 million highway expansion project for the Owensboro Riverport Authority.
August 7, 2023Trucking Industry Safety News
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.
Kentucky Begins $30 Million Road Project at Owensboro Port
Class Act: Success Follows North Carolina Champ Bills
Step van or straight truck, FedEx Express driver and North Carolina grand champion Michael Bills focuses on safety.
August 7, 2023Cruise Sponsorship Patch Now Part of Giants’ Jerseys
Cruise, which offers a driverless ride-hailing service in San Francisco, now has a patch with the company logo on the shoulder of San Francisco Giants players' jerseys.
August 4, 2023How to Build Your Fleet's Tech Stack
Host Dan Ronan asked "The trucking industry is struggling to recruit and retain enough professional drivers in this tight labor market. How can technology help companies improve driver satisfaction and retention?" Drew Anderson, Senior Director of Product Development for PrePass, answered. Originally hosted during our first Transport Topics Magazine Series Event - Retool - we isolated the discussion to make it easier to enjoy and to share.Â
August 1, 2023Solutions to Support and Retain Drivers
In June 2023, we asked "How do in-cab driver coaching systems work and why is it important to give drivers feedback in real-time rather than after-the-fact?" Jean-Sebastien Bouchard, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President of Sales at ISAAC Instruments, answered. Originally hosted during our Transport Topics Magazine Series Event - Shift - we isolated the discussion to make it easier to enjoy and to share.
August 1, 2023How the Fleets of the Future Operate
In June 2022, we asked "What role does connectivity play in the deployment of electric and autonomous vehicles?" Nada Jiddou, Executive Vice President and General Manager for Road Ready, answered. Originally presented during our Transport Topics Magazine Event - Optimize - we isolated the discussion to make it easier for you to enjoy and to share.Â
August 1, 2023Senate Passes Supply Chain-Related Defense Bill
A proposal to further facilitate access for trucks to military bases and installations was approved as part of a defense policy bill in the U.S. Senate.
August 1, 2023Construction Costs Soar on Alaska Freight Route
Inflation is blamed for sending project completion costs soaring 68% since 2021 to today’s $840 million to complete a freight route for bringing goods into Alaska from the port in Anchorage.
August 1, 2023NHTSA Investigates Tesla Steering Control Complaints
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into a dozen complaints about loss of steering control or loss of power steering in Tesla 2023 Models 3 and Y electric vehicles.
August 1, 2023Pre-Trip Master Shamrell Bound for 17th NTDC
NTDC-bound FedEx Freight driver Dan Shamrell from Oregon is among the most accomplished pre-trip experts competing in precision-driving events.
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