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.

Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Omnitracs Adds PrePass to Platform

Omnitracs has entered into a partnership with PrePass Safety Alliance to provide PrePass, the weigh station bypass application, on its Omnitracs One platform.

August 4, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

New ATRI Initiative Studies Methods for Finding Safe Younger Drivers

A new initiative from the American Transportation Research Institute is exploring development of an assessment tool to identify the safest drivers among 18- to 20-year-olds, a key group that the trucking industry is targeting for expanded eligibility of commercial driver licenses for interstate travel.

August 4, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Amazon’s Dilemma: Mandating Vaccinations Would Risk Losing Workers

The quandary facing America’s second-largest private employer is this: how to keep its facilities COVID-free without sparking a mutiny among workers who are desperately needed to keep operations running amid a tight labor market and strong online demand.

August 4, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Early Hurricane Lull Ending, With New Forecast for Up to 21 Storms

A quick start to the Atlantic hurricane season saw five storms form so far this year, well ahead of the normal pace of a normal year, before settling into a lull that’s lasted several weeks.

August 4, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Senators Try to Sell $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan to Public

WASHINGTON — The senators who spent months stitching together a nearly $1 trillion infrastructure package are now trying to sell it to the American people before a key vote expected this week that would push a long recognized national priority much closer to the finish line, after years of talk.

August 4, 2021
Government, Business, Safety, TCA

Buttigieg Has Final Say Over $105 Billion in Infrastructure Grants

WASHINGTON — At least $274 billion of the bipartisan Senate infrastructure bill’s $550 billion in new spending would go toward transportation — and it also would give Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg the final say over about $105 billion of that $274 billion, according to one transportation analyst.

August 3, 2021
Business, Safety

Amazon Union Election Should Be Re-Run, US Labor Official Says

A federal official has recommended overturning the results of a union election at an Amazon.com Inc. warehouse in Alabama, giving the retail union an opportunity to reverse its defeat, according to people familiar with the matter.

August 3, 2021
Business, Technology, Safety

Landstar Awards New Volvo Truck to Owner-Operator Dennis Bramblett

Landstar System awarded a new truck to driver Dennis Bramblett as part of a giveaway recognizing safe owner-operators.

August 2, 2021
Technology, Safety

5 Ways to Maximize Your Fleet Management ROI

Regardless of your fleet type or what lanes you travel, having the right technology is crucial to your operational success. Discover five key considerations to get the most out of your fleet management solutions and maximize performance, safety and efficiency.

August 1, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel, Autonomous

Paccar’s New CTO Sees Electrification, Autonomy Transforming Truck Market

WASHINGTON — After years of working with emerging technologies in the automotive sector, Paccar Inc.’s new chief technology officer sees a similar transformation unfolding in the commercial truck market.

July 30, 2021