Trucking Industry Safety News

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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.

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FRA Finds Norfolk Southern 鈥楽hould Be Doing More鈥 on Safety

OMAHA, Neb. 鈥 Norfolk Southern made recent improvements but is nowhere near the 鈥済old standard for safety鈥 it is striving to be, according to federal regulators.

August 9, 2023
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Metternick Hones His Trucking Craft for the Fun of It

It could be d茅j脿 vu all over again for FedEx Freight driver Ronald Metternick 鈥 Michigan's 4-axle champion 鈥 at the National Truck Driving Championships.

August 9, 2023
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Florida Lawmakers Grant $3.8 Million for CDL Training Site

Florida state Sen. Tom Wright presented a $3.8 million ceremonial check to an east-central school district to fund a new commercial driver license training facility.

August 9, 2023
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FMCSA to Renew Plan for Carriers to Keep Accident Records

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced plans to renew its requirement that motor carriers maintain a record of accidents involving their commercial motor vehicles.

August 8, 2023
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Jadrossich Fine-Tunes Preparation for Nationals

Rather than simply overthinking his approach to precision-driving contests, John Jadrossich, a FedEx Freight driver, decided to embrace the art of cool relaxation.

August 8, 2023
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Volvo, Mack EVs Recalled Over Fire Concerns

Volvo AB is recalling nearly all battery-powered electric trucks in the U.S. that were made over the past four years because of an issue that may potentially cause a battery fire.

August 8, 2023
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No Violations on 81% of CMVs in International Roadcheck

More than 81% of commercial motor vehicles and 94% of drivers inspected during International Roadcheck in May did not have any out-of-service violations during the enforcement effort.

August 8, 2023
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Kentucky Begins $30 Million Road Project at Owensboro Port

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joined state officials in breaking ground on a $30 million highway expansion project for the Owensboro Riverport Authority.

August 7, 2023
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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, 2023
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Cruise Sponsorship Patch Now Part of Giants鈥 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, 2023