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.

GovernmentBusinessSafety

Europe’s Biggest Logistics Firms Halt Deliveries Into Russia

Europe’s biggest logistics firms halted shipments to Russia, further isolating the country’s businesses and consumers after its military invaded Ukraine.

March 2, 2022
BusinessSafety

2022 State Truck Driving Championships Schedule

Here is the 2022 weekly schedule for state truck driving championships. Winners in each of nine categories advance to the National Truck Driving and Step Van Driving Championships in Indianapolis, Aug. 16-20.

March 1, 2022
BusinessSafetyLogistics

Burnt Ship Carrying Porsches, Lamborghinis Sinks in Rough Seas

The cargo ship that caught fire in the Atlantic while transporting about 4,000 Volkswagen AG vehicles to the U.S. has sunk despite efforts to tow it to safety.

March 1, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyLogistics

Biden Takes on Ocean Shipping as FMC Sees Market Setting Rates

President Joe Biden is taking on the concentrated market power of ocean shipping companies, although officials at the agency overseeing the industry indicated they lack both the jurisdiction and, for now, any evidence of wrongdoing.

March 1, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Toyota to Resume Japan Production After Supplier Cyberattack

Toyota Motor Corp. will resume work at all its Japanese factories March 2 after a one-day shutdown, limiting the fallout from a cyberattack on one if its key suppliers.

March 1, 2022
GovernmentSafety

N.M. Truckers Oppose Bill That Would Enforce Right-Lane Driving

New Mexico’s governor is being asked to pocket veto legislation that would force freight truckers hauling trailers to drive in the right lane on interstates in most circumstances or be fined.

February 28, 2022
GovernmentBusinessSafety

DOT Proposes Adding Oral Fluid Specimen for Driver Drug Testing

The Department of Transportation is proposing to add new drug testing guidelines that would permit motor carriers to test truck drivers using oral fluid samples as an alternative to urine testing.

February 28, 2022
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Shippers, Retailers Focus on Upcoming ILWU, PMA Contract Talks

The retail sector is urging West Coast port workers and leaders to begin negotiations early on a new labor contract, a move that could prevent potential future delays at facilities that already are dealing with backlogs.

February 28, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Blacklisted Chinese Chipmaker Seeks Vindication in US Trial

A Chinese chipmaker blacklisted by Washington as a technology thief more than three years ago is getting a chance to prove it was wrongly accused.

February 28, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyFuel

BP Exits Stake in Russian Oil, Gas Company Rosneft

BP is exiting its share in Rosneft, a state-controlled Russian oil and gas company, in reaction to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

February 28, 2022