Design work is progressing on a project to convert the Alligator River Bridge from a two-lane swing to a fixed span bridge in a critical freight corridor on U.S. Route 64 in North Carolina.
May 24, 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.
North Carolina to Replace Key Alligator River Bridge
Union Pacific Reaches Agreement on Engineers’ Work Schedule
OMAHA, Neb. — Engineers who operate trains for Union Pacific will soon have much more predictable schedules allowing them to plan when they are going to be off.
May 24, 2023Truckstop Ramps Up Campaign to Combat Freight Fraud
Truckstop has ramped up a campaign aimed at combating trucking fraud through awareness and research.
May 24, 2023Hair Drug-Testing Rule Could Be Finalized by Midsummer
Can the long wait be coming to an end for the Department of Health and Human Services to adopt a drug testing rule allowing the use of hair samples to drug-test drivers?
May 24, 2023House Panel Advances Truck Parking Bill
Legislation designed to expand parking facilities for truck drivers was easily advanced by the transportation panel in the U.S. House of Representatives.
May 24, 2023Rep. Rick Crawford Highlights Truck Parking, Highway Safety
Rep. Rick Crawford, the chairman of a House transportation subcommittee, wants lawmakers to put as much focus on truck parking as they have on expanding the scope of electric vehicles.
May 23, 2023NLRB Accuses Amazon of Illegal Anti-Union Actions
Amazon.com Inc. violated federal labor law by unilaterally changing policies and terminating union supporters at its sole unionized warehouse, U.S. labor board prosecutors allege.
May 23, 2023Experts Share Tips for Combating Predatory Towing
PHOENIX — States are taking aim at towing companies that prevent carriers from accessing cargo in a trailer after a rig has been dropped off after a tow, a panel of insurance experts said.
May 23, 2023Waymo, Uber Team Up on Robotaxis in Phoenix
Self-driving car pioneer Waymo is teaming up with ride-hailing leader Uber in the Phoenix area to transport passengers and deliver food in robotic cars.
May 23, 2023Washington Passes Bathroom Access for Truckers Law
Starting July 23, a new law in the state of Washington will grant truck drivers expanded access to existing bathrooms operated by shippers and receivers.
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