Can a concerted outreach campaign convince more motor carriers to voluntarily embrace proven safety technologies, or will it take a potential regulatory mandate to drive adoption rates?
July 6, 2021Trucking Industry Safety News
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.
Industry, Regulators Target Higher Adoption Rates for Onboard Safety Technologies
Kentucky Directs $2.5 Million to Freight Rail Projects
In an effort to boost multimodal freight transportation, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced $2.5 million in awards to improve at-grade rail crossings.
July 2, 2021Couple Get 4 Years in Prison for 2015 Staged Truck Accident
A married couple from New Orleans have been sentenced to 48 months in federal prison for their role in a 2015 staged accident with a tractor-trailer.
July 2, 2021Fourth of July Poses Increased Risk for Cargo Thefts
The Fourth of July holiday weekend could see an increase in cargo thefts based on trends of past years, according to theft prevention and recovery service CargoNet.
July 1, 2021The Future of Finance is in the CFO’s Hands
It’s no secret that CFOs need to be strategic, but adopting a tactical financial approach on top of juggling traditional responsibilities is easier said than done. This white paper dives into how other CFOs are taking on the role of a strategic business partner, while managing a continuous close and how you can too.
July 1, 202110 Tips to Catapult Your Way to Safety & Operational Success
Read this eBook on best practices from Award-Winning Fleets to learn how to:  Build and maintain a strong safety culture, recruit and retain a robust fleet, improve overall driver satisfaction, and more...Â
July 1, 2021Vermont Officials Continue Effort to Keep Trucks Out of Smugglers’ Notch
Vermont transportation officials are leading an effort to keep large commercial vehicles out of Smugglers’ Notch, a twisting mountain pass on which numerous truckers have gotten stuck over the years.
July 1, 2021NHTSA Orders Automated Vehicle Makers to Report Crashes
The U.S. government’s highway safety agency has ordered automakers to report any crashes involving fully autonomous vehicles or partially automated driver-assist systems.
June 29, 2021Washington State DOT Completes Bridge to Aid Port of Tacoma Traffic
The Washington State Department of Transportation unveiled a new bridge that is meant to alleviate traffic in a busy freight corridor near the Port of Tacoma.
June 29, 2021Tesla Dealt Big Blow as Almost All Cars in China Need Safety Fix
Tesla Inc.’s aspirations in China were dealt a major blow over the weekend after the government ordered that almost all the cars it has sold in the nation — more than 285,000 of them — be fixed to address a safety issue.
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