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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LYT Enhances Traffic Management for Emergency Vehicles

Connected traffic technology company LYT announced its emergency vehicle pre-emption feature now is integrated with HAAS Alert’s safety cloud and is intended to better inform traffic signals and other motorists of approaching emergency vehicles.

April 20, 2022
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Biden’s DOT Nominees on Senate’s Agenda

The nomination of Robin Hutcheson to be the next administrator at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is on the U.S. Senate’s radar.

April 19, 2022
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Biden Restores Broad Review of Infrastructure Projects

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is restoring federal regulations guiding environmental reviews of major infrastructure projects such as highways and pipelines that were scaled back by the Trump administration in a bid to fast-track the projects.

April 19, 2022
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Communication Is the Best Tool for Natural Disaster Preparation

From coast to coast, trucking companies are becoming more prepared than ever to overcome the devastation of natural disasters.

April 19, 2022
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NHTSA Opens Two Defect Investigations Into Tesla Autopilot

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which has the authority to force recalls, has opened two formal defect investigations that could ultimately lead Tesla Inc. to have to retrofit cars and restrict use of Autopilot in situations it still can’t safely handle.

April 18, 2022
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International MV Series Now Supports Snowplow Applications

Navistar has introduced a chassis configuration for the International MV-series medium-duty truck that is designed for snowplow applications.

April 15, 2022
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ATA Calls on Texas Governor to Stop ‘Senseless Inspections’

The head of American Trucking Associations is calling on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to end the truck inspection initiative he recently launched at the state’s border with Mexico, chastising the plan for the crippling effect it is having on the economy, and trucking in particular.

April 15, 2022
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Truckers Fill Parking Lots as I-94 Remains Closed in N.D.

Semitrailer drivers filled parking lots in Jamestown, N.D., because I-94 to Montana was closed overnight April 13 due to a blizzard.

April 15, 2022
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Forward Air Opens New Support Center in Ohio

Forward Air Corp. opened an expanded support center in Columbus, Ohio, the company announced April 14.

April 14, 2022
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Indiana River Port Featured in White House Rural Infrastructure Tour

The Department of Transportation has released $44 billion for rural infrastructure, an announcement that reinforced a White House commitment and aligned with a visit by Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to a small Indiana river port.

April 14, 2022