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

Some States Slow to Transmit Driver Convictions to Regulators

A new Department of Transportation Inspector General audit criticized states for too often failing to transmit driver electronic conviction notifications in a timely manner to federal regulators.

July 16, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Freight Policy Bill on US Senate’s Infrastructure Agenda

WASHINGTON — Policy updates and funding related to federal freight programs are being considered as part of a multitrillion dollar infrastructure bill U.S. Senate leaders plan to weigh next week.

July 15, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Werner’s 2018 Appeal of $89.7M Jury Verdict Still Awaiting Decision

An appeal of one of the largest accident verdicts in history against a motor carrier has been languishing for nearly three years in a Texas appellate court while justices who heard the arguments retired before a decision.

July 15, 2021
Government, Safety

US Senate Confirms Senior Transportation Nominee, Others Await Consideration

A nominee for a senior policy post at the U.S. Department of Transportation was recently confirmed by the U.S. Senate while other DOT nominees await votes before the full chamber or in committee.

July 15, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Minneapolis City Council Committee OKs Amended Truck Parking Ban

The Minneapolis City Council’s Transportation and Public Works Committee on July 14 voted in favor of amendments introducing gradual fines, to accompany a proposed ban on truck parking in the city.

July 15, 2021
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Rail Stakeholders Push 15-Year Plan for Northeast Corridor

WASHINGTON — As Congress eyes an infrastructure package, a coalition of transportation agencies and Amtrak on July 14 released a 15-year plan of rail improvements for the congested Northeast Corridor that would boost daily train routes and significantly speed travel on Acela express lines.

July 14, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Federal Grants Program to Include Focus on Environmental Justice, Racial Equality

A popular Federal Highway Administration grant program for the first time asks those seeking contracts to include a focus on “racial equity, environmental justice and access to opportunity.â€

July 13, 2021
Business, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

‘Fragile’ Jet Fuel Supply Chain Could Ground Firefighting Aircraft

BOISE, Idaho — Airport officials facing jet fuel shortages are concerned they’ll have to wave off planes and helicopters that drop fire retardants during what could be a ferocious wildfire season, potentially endangering surrounding communities.

July 13, 2021
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Slow Vaccine Rates for Seafarers Threaten to Worsen Shipping Chaos

Global vaccinations of seafarers are going too slowly to prevent outbreaks on ships from causing more trade disruptions, endangering maritime workers and potentially slowing economies trying to pull out of pandemic slowdowns.

July 13, 2021
Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics, Top 100

Survey Finds Pandemic End Will Not Deter Online Shopping

Ware2Go, the on-demand fulfillment and warehousing provider founded by UPS Inc., said 89% of consumers plan to do as much or more of their shopping online even as restrictions that began at the height of the coronavirus pandemic begin to ease and stores reopen.

July 12, 2021