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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Kodiak Robotics Demonstrates AV Intervention After Tire Blowout

Self-driving truck technology company Kodiak Robotics Inc. announced its autonomous technology, the Kodiak Driver, can maintain complete control of the truck when it suffers a catastrophic tire blowout — calling a demonstration of the technology an industry first.

November 14, 2022
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EPA to Consider Tougher Locomotives Emissions Rules

The Environmental Protection Agency said Nov. 9 it will consider adopting stricter rules on locomotive emissions in response to concerns raised by California regulators.

November 10, 2022
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Nicole Lashes Florida With Rain, Leaves Thousands Without Power

Nicole, now a tropical storm, is lashing central Florida with heavy rain and powerful wind, leaving a trail of blackouts and floods.

November 10, 2022
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Governor Puts North Carolina on Fast Track for Zero-Emission Trucks

Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order positioning North Carolina to be a national leader in making and using zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.

November 10, 2022
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Extends Gas Tax Holiday

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed two executive orders Nov. 4 to extend the supply chain emergency status and temporarily suspend state diesel and gas taxes through Dec. 11.

November 10, 2022
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Report Says DOT ā€˜Management Challenges’ Include Reducing Highway Fatalities

A new Department of Transportation inspector general report concluded that DOT’s key 2023 ā€œmanagement challengesā€ range from reducing highway fatalities to successfully implementing the variety of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act programs.

November 10, 2022
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USDOT, White House Promote Infrastructure Workforce

The Biden administration recently launched initiatives designed to connect individuals with careers associated with infrastructure.

November 10, 2022
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Ohio Answers Some Parking Needs by Converting Weigh Stations

To address a shortage of spaces, Ohio is converting more than a dozen weigh stations into truck parking lots and modernizing rest areas.

November 8, 2022
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DTNA Looks at Potential 218,000 Trucks in Recall

Daimler Truck North America announced a recall of potentially 218,147 units including certain new Cascadia, Western Star and Business Class M2 models equipped with painted modulator valves and adaptive cruise control technology and related anomalies with braking.

November 8, 2022
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Real-World Testing of Autonomous Trucks Ramps Up

Over the past year, the autonomous trucking sector has accelerated efforts to test its technology in real-world applications.

November 8, 2022