A federal appellate court has rejected a court challenge by Intellistop Inc. of a decision by trucking regulators denying an exemption regarding the company’s pulsating brake light technology.
July 13, 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.
Appeals Court Denies Review of Intellistop Exemption Request
House Panel Advances Fiscal 2024 Transportation Bill
Legislation that would fund the U.S. Department of Transportation through fiscal 2024 was easily approved by a subcommittee in the U.S. House of Representatives on July 12.
July 13, 2023Company Targets Old Drive-In Theaters for Truck Parking
Frank Sonzala’s company is developing plans to convert abandoned drive-in movie locations and other similar sites into truck parking places.
July 13, 2023Senate Panel Approves NTSB Nominee Alvin Brown
The Senate Commerce Committee on July 12 easily advanced the nomination of Alvin Brown to join the National Transportation Safety Board.
July 12, 2023Road to NTDC Spotlight: Roland Bolduc, Part 3
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — On a sun-soaked morning in early June, Roland Bolduc arrived at his state’s truck driving championships ready for elite level competition. He was up to the task.
July 12, 2023How High Temperatures Break Down Electric Car Batteries
Electric vehicles, great for combating climate change, don’t do well in extreme heat. It’s a paradox being thrown into relief as multiple U.S. states bake under heat waves.
July 11, 2023Wyoming Lands $13 Million Grant to Improve Interchange
Wyoming officials are eager to start spending a new $13 million federal grant to complete final redesign to modernize a heavily used interchange in Cheyenne that was built in the 1960s.
July 10, 2023Louisiana Trucker Damien Hebert Driven by Details
Louisiana’s Damien Hebert, last year’s national winner in the twin trailers division, is passionate about details, and he proves it at truck driving championships.
July 7, 2023Fatal Fire Still Burning on Newark Cargo Ship
NEWARK, N.J. — A cargo ship burned for a third day July 7 at a New Jersey port after claiming the lives of two firefighters on July 6.
July 7, 2023Union Workers Question Safety at GM’s Ultium Battery Plant
While the United Auto Workers union hammers out a new deal with GM and battery manufacturer Ultium Cells, workers are pointing to safety hazards as a key issue in the negotiations.
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