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.

Government, Business, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

As Ida Leaves Gulf, Analysts Foresee Modest Economic Damage

WASHINGTON — Hurricane Ida is sure to take a toll on the energy, chemical and shipping industries that have major hubs along the Gulf Coast. But the impact on the overall U.S. economy likely will be modest so long as damage estimates don’t rise sharply and refinery shutdowns are not prolonged, economists say.

August 30, 2021
Technology, Equipment, Safety

NHTSA Solicits Input Ahead of Information Collection

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is accepting public comments on the agency’s intention to request approval for an information collection regarding event data recorders.

August 30, 2021
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

New Orleans Port Halts Container Terminals on Hurricane Ida

The port of New Orleans has halted container terminal and break-bulk operations as Hurricane Ida lashes the Louisiana coast with torrential rain and heavy winds.

August 30, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Tesla on Part-Automated Drive System Strikes Police Car

ORLANDO, Fla. — A Tesla using its partially automated driving system slammed into a Florida Highway Patrol cruiser Aug. 28 on an interstate near downtown Orlando and narrowly missed its driver, who had pulled over to assist a disabled vehicle.

August 30, 2021
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Gas Price Pain Ahead if Refiners Face Restart Struggle After Ida

Some U.S. motorists who had been expecting an end-of-summer relief for gasoline prices should start bracing for higher costs at the pump in the coming days due to Hurricane Ida.

August 30, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Ida Aims Hurricane Strike at Louisiana on Katrina’s Anniversary

Hurricane Ida is taking aim on New Orleans on the 16th anniversary of Katrina, one of the most devastating natural disasters in U.S. history.

August 27, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Trucking Executives Get Regulatory Updates

While the Biden administration has set an overarching outlook for changes to motor carrier regulations, the timing on when those changes may actually arrive is far from certain, trucking legal experts said during a recent industry conference.

August 27, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Signs Transportation Asset Management Plan Into Law

Illinois Gov. Jay “J.B.” Pritzker has signed a law intended to improve transportation infrastructure while maximizing the effectiveness of taxpayer dollars.

August 27, 2021
Business, Equipment, Safety

Pottle’s Transportation Driver Ronald Round Wins ATA's Battle of the States

Ronald Round has been named Bendix Grand Champion at American Trucking Associations’ National Battle of the States: Virtual Truck Driving Championships.

August 26, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA Medical Board Supports Vision Policy Changes

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released a report from its medical review board on plans to tighten federal driver vision standards, but at the same time streamline the process to get qualified monocular drivers on the road quicker.

August 26, 2021