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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Texas Schools Awarded Grants for Trucking Vocations

Educational grants for careers as truck drivers and diesel mechanics are among $54 million in awards by the Texas Workforce Commission to schools to buy equipment and expand job options for students.

December 29, 2022
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New Pocket Guide Includes Key Transportation Metrics

A 72-page 鈥淧ocket Guide to Transportation 2023鈥 from the federal government is available online and in print with key statistical data and highlights of major national transportation data trends.

December 28, 2022
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DOT Gets Funding Increase in $1.7 Trillion Federal Budget

The spending budget for the federal government鈥檚 fiscal 2023 includes an increase in funding for the Department of Transportation that is higher than the level requested by the White House.

December 28, 2022
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Aurora Driver Beta 5.0 Released

Aurora Innovation Inc. has released Aurora Driver Beta 5.0, the latest version of its integrated hardware and autonomy system, to its autonomous trucking fleet in Texas.

December 28, 2022
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California Bill Says Tesla Can鈥檛 Call Cars 鈥楩ull Self-Driving鈥

Starting in 2023, Tesla will effectively be banned from advertising its vehicles as Full Self-Driving in California under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

December 28, 2022
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NHTSA Investigates Automated Driving System Use in Two Tesla Crashes

The U.S. government鈥檚 highway safety agency said Dec. 22 it will send teams to investigate two November crashes in California and Ohio involving Teslas that may have been operating on automated driving systems.

December 22, 2022
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Winter 鈥楤omb Cyclone鈥 Bears Down on Chicago Ahead of Holiday Travel Rush

Chicago is in the crosshairs of a powerful winter storm that could become a 鈥渂omb cyclone鈥 鈥 with deep snow, searing winds and an Arctic chill.

December 21, 2022
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EPA to Tighten Nitrogen Oxide Limits for New Heavy Trucks

WASHINGTON 鈥 The Environmental Protection Agency on Dec. 20 announced more stringent clear-air standards for heavy trucks that the agency said are 80% stronger than current limits.

December 20, 2022
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Experts Share Guidance for Transitioning Veterans Into Trucking

WASHINGTON 鈥 Military and trucking industry experts said traits including a willingness to help others and interest in serving a greater good are hallmarks of why truck driving jobs are an excellent option for service members looking to transition to civilian life.

December 20, 2022
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Werner Enterprises Selects Samsara for Cloud-Based Operations

Werner Enterprises has selected a cloud-based fleet management platform from Samsara Inc. to help manage its operations, the companies announced Dec. 15.

December 19, 2022