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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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Container Freight Rates Set to Rise on More China Lockdowns

The number of containerships waiting off Qingdao, one of China’s biggest ports, is continuing to rise as the country doubles down on its COVID Zero policy, adding more delays to a strained global supply chain.

March 14, 2022
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Alcoa Unveils Lighter Wheels, Covers

ORLANDO, Fla. — Alcoa Wheels introduced a new set of products designed to enhance performance and efficiency across the industry.

March 10, 2022
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New Jersey, Other States Expand Online Services for Heavy Trucks

Registering heavy trucks just got easier in New Jersey thanks to the state’s motor vehicle commission adding 17 vehicle types to its expanded online services.

March 9, 2022
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Mock Trial Showcases Nuances of Tire-Related Accidents

ORLANDO, Fla. — A mock trial to showcase what could happen after a tire-related traffic accident was conducted March 8 at the Technology & Maintenance Council 2022 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.

March 9, 2022
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Amazon Stops Sending Products to Russia

Amazon .com Inc. says it has stopped shipping products sold on its retail website to customers based in Russia and cut off access to its video streaming service there.

March 9, 2022
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BMW Recalls Almost 1 Million Cars Over Engine-Fire Risk

BMW AG recalled more than 917,000 cars in the U.S. — most of them for a second time — over an engine ventilation system that could overheat and increase the risk of fire.

March 9, 2022
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Goodyear Rolls Out New Line of EV-Ready Commercial Tires

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. premiered two new tires designed for the last-mile delivery sector, including one developed for electric vehicles.

March 8, 2022
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PG&E to Test GM’s EVs as Backup Power for °®¶¹´«Ã½s

Western U.S. utility giant PG&E Corp. and automaker General Motors Co. are working together to see if electric vehicles can be tapped as a source of backup power for homes in Northern California.

March 8, 2022
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TMC Considers Recommending EV Coolant, Lubricant Practices

ORLANDO, Fla. — Whether the time has come for recommended practices (RPs) for coolants and lubricants for electric vehicles was a topic of discussion during a pair of March 7 study group task force meetings at the Technology & Maintenance Council 2022 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.

March 8, 2022
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Fullbay, TMC Release New State of Heavy-Duty Repair Report

ORLANDO, Fla. — Supply chain bottlenecks and the ongoing technician shortage put a huge strain on heavy-duty repair shops in 2021, according to the second annual State of Heavy-Duty Repair report issued in partnership with Fullbay and the Technology & Maintenance Council.

March 7, 2022