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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The Smartest Strategy for Highway Safety

Understanding trends in highway inspection violations can help you better form your safety strategy. What safety technology trends are the most relevant to those operating commercial vehicles? Register to watch the replay of our interview with CVSA Executive Director Collin Mooney.

July 18, 2022
Safety

FedEx Express’ Bolduc Looks to Turn Back the Clock

Five years ago, Roland Bolduc was grand champion at the National Truck Driving Championships. He's hoping history repeats itself in August.

July 15, 2022
BusinessSafety

TravelCenters of America Hosts St. Christopher Truckers Relief Campaign

TravelCenters of America Inc. is raising money for truck drivers who are out of work due to a illness or injury, the company announced June 29.

July 15, 2022
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Regulators Still Mum on Details of Final Hair Testing Rule

A highly anticipated federal rulemaking that would permit carriers to drug test drivers using hair samples continues to slog its way through the regulatory process, nearly six years after it was mandated by Congress and two years since it was first formally proposed.

July 14, 2022
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First Responders Outline Concerns With EV Battery Fires

Federal Highway Administration officials and emergency responders foresee a need to prepare for large fires in crashes and incidents from lithium-ion battery-powered heavy trucks.

July 13, 2022
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ATA, Stakeholders Press Congress on TSA Threat Assessment Enrollment Bill

American Trucking Associations is among the stakeholders recently calling on congressional committees to pass a bill that expedites applications for commercial drivers seeking security credentials.

July 13, 2022
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I-81 Coalition Considers Federal Funding for Truck Parking

An Interstate 81 coalition wants to form a multistate team to apply for federal funds to improve truck parking following a recent roundtable discussion with six states about inadequate spaces along the vital eastern U.S. freight corridor.

July 12, 2022
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Younger Drivers Look Beyond Pay When Choosing Carriers, ATRI Finds

The American Transportation Research Institute found the majority of young truck drivers are motivated by factors besides pay when choosing a carrier.

July 12, 2022
BusinessTechnologySafety

PrePass Safety Alliance Acquires Technology Company CVO

PrePass Safety Alliance has acquired CVO Holding Co., the Phoenix-based nonprofit announced July 12.

July 12, 2022
GovernmentBusinessSafety

PennDOT’s Bridge Tolling Plan Dealt Crushing Legal Blows

Pennsylvania’s governor, General Assembly legislators and a judge dealt legal blows to permanently stop the state Department of Transportation’s effort to toll nine bridges to create revenue for repairs.

July 11, 2022