Ohio transportation officials will add truck parking when possible in a massive four-year renovation to rebuild 33 rest areas at 17 locations in project recently announced by Gov. Mike DeWine.
May 19, 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.
Ohio to Renovate 17 Rest Areas
Engineers Union Reaches Sick-Time Deal With Norfolk Southern
OMAHA, Neb. — The union that represents railroad engineers finally secured its first deal for paid sick time with Norfolk Southern.
May 19, 2023NTSB Report Says 10,000 Bridges at Risk for Corrosion
Investigators looking into the collapse of a Pittsburgh bridge want transportation officials nationwide to examine more than 10,000 other bridges with similar construction.
May 18, 2023Canadian Carrier to Appeal Nuclear Verdict
A Canadian motor carrier plans to file an appeal of an $82 million jury verdict in a fatal crash in Michigan for which it has admitted fault, on grounds primarily related to the amount awarded.
May 18, 2023Illinois Bill Aims to Allow Punitive Damages With No Limits
Illinois legislators are fast-tracking a bill adding pain and suffering damages without limits to wrongful death lawsuits, despite dozens of business opponents, including truckers.
May 18, 2023FMCSA: HOS Violations Rise After Rule Change
Changes to the HOS rule that went into effect in late 2020 may have increased flexibility for truck drivers, but the percentage of violations rose “significantly higher," according to FMCSA.
May 17, 2023XPO’s Robert Dean Wins Washington Title, Qualifies for NTDC
Robert Dean, a longtime professional driver with XPO, took top honors at the Washington Truck Driving Championships last month competing in the flatbed class.
May 16, 2023Average Age of Passenger Vehicles Hits Record High
Americans are keeping their cars longer than ever: The average age of a passenger vehicle on the road hit a record 12.5 years this year, according to data gathered by S&P Global Mobility.
May 15, 2023Air Bag Manufacturer Refusing NHTSA’s Request to Recall
ARC Manufacturing could be heading for a legal battle with U.S. auto safety regulators after refusing a request that millions of potentially dangerous air bag inflators be recalled.
May 15, 2023Transportation Safety Systems Unaffected by DOT Data Breach
The U.S. Transportation Department said it had been hit by a data breach involving its administrative systems.
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