HOUSTON 鈥 An FBI cyberintelligence specialist stressed the importance of trucking cybersecurity to the health of the economy during an Oct. 23 presentation.聽
October 25, 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.
Norfolk Southern Profit Falls as Derailment Costs Grow
OMAHA, Neb. 鈥 The costs related to the East Palestine derailment grew to $966 million for Norfolk Southern. The railroad said Q3 profit of $478 million was half of last year鈥檚 $958 million.
October 25, 2023Trucking Faces Increasing Threat of Cyberattacks
HOUSTON 鈥 Trucking聽 is seeing an increase in cyberthreats, a panel of experts said Oct. 23 during the National Motor Freight Traffic Association's Digital Solutions Conference.
October 24, 2023About 12.6% of Vehicles Inspected Placed Out of Service
Roughly one of every eight trucks inspected for brake-related violations was placed out of service by commercial vehicle inspectors during Brake Safety Week in August.
October 24, 2023Crews Clear Wreckage on Highway Near New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS 鈥 Crews worked into Tuesday morning clearing the wreckage of more than 150 vehicles involved in a series of crashes the day before on Interstate 55 near New Orleans.
October 24, 2023Tesla Says Justice Department Is Expanding Investigations
DETROIT 鈥 Federal prosecutors have expanded investigations into Tesla beyond the electric vehicle maker鈥檚 partially automated driving systems, the company disclosed Oct. 23.
October 24, 2023Proper Tire Inflation Saves on Fuel, Equipment Costs
AUSTIN, Texas 鈥 A panel of trucking maintenance executives said at an MCE 2023 session that properly inflated tires save on fuel and wear, and contribute to environmental sustainability.
October 24, 2023At Least 7 Dead in Massive Louisiana Pileups Due to 鈥楽uperfog鈥
NEW ORLEANS 鈥 At least seven people were killed after a 鈥渟uperfog鈥 of smoke from south Louisiana marsh fires and dense fog caused multiple massive car crashes Oct. 23 involving 158 vehicles.
October 23, 2023Fleets Learn to Utilize In-Cab Technology
Some fleet operators are finding the right balance between software use and customization to map better routes, save money and simplify a wide array of functions.
October 23, 2023NTDC Champ Gragg Wilson Honored at MCE, Eyes 2024 Title Defense
NTDC Champ Gragg Wilson of UPS and Nevada reflects on his historic win this year after being honored at MCE 2023.聽
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