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, Safety

Communication With Drivers Key During Disruption Events, Experts Say

During disruption events, truckers should be well-informed about the measures that are being taken to help them, experts said in a webinar hosted by the Federal Highway Administration.

July 22, 2021
Business, Safety, Logistics

Lumber Surges Anew as Canada Wildfires Snarl Shipments

Lumber futures rose the most in more than a year on concern that wildfires in western Canada will reduce supply and spur more curtailments at sawmills.

July 21, 2021
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

CVSA Sidelines 1,273 Vehicles for Brake Violations

Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance inspectors removed more than 1,200 commercial motor vehicles with critical brake violations from roadways during an unannounced single-day brake safety enforcement operation.

July 21, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Secret Funding for Plaintiff Attorneys Is On Rise, Experts Say

A controversial practice of financial firms funding litigation for attorneys who sue trucking companies is putting defense attorneys at a disadvantage — and is on the rise.

July 21, 2021
Business, Safety

Driver Shortage Linked to Lifestyle Considerations, Costello Says

The persistent truck driver shortage is a complicated issue that is tied in part to quality-of-life considerations, according to American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello.

July 20, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

DeFazio Blasts Bipartisan Senate Infrastructure Plan

Rep. Peter DeFazio, the Democratic chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, blasted the Senate’s bipartisan infrastructure deal, saying there are “extraordinary deficiencies” in the plan that is backed by President Joe Biden.

July 20, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel

New Cybersecurity Order Issued for US Pipeline Operators

WASHINGTON — The Department of °®¶ą´«Ă˝land Security on July 20 announced new requirements for U.S. pipeline operators to bolster cybersecurity following a May ransomware attack that disrupted gas delivery across the East Coast.

July 20, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Republicans Balk at Infrastructure Deadline

Senate Republicans in bipartisan talks on a $579 billion infrastructure deal are warning Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) that if he goes through with a July 21 vote to start debate on the plan he won’t have their support and his attempt to enforce a deadline will fail.

July 19, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Wisconsin Issues $160 Million in Transportation Aid to Local Agencies

Wisconsin officials recently announced the distribution of $160.2 million in financial assistance for transportation purposes to municipalities across the state.

July 19, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics

Kentucky Leaders Approve Funds to Help Freight Movement at River Ports

In order to facilitate freight movement, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced $500,000 in grants to support critical repair and equipment replacement efforts at five river ports.

July 19, 2021