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.

Technology, Safety

How Dashcams Protect Your Drivers and Your Business

Did you know fleets that adopt dash cams are in a better position to defend against claims?  From driver exoneration to protecting CSA scores, the benefits of dash cams are plentiful.   Download this white paper to learn more.

May 1, 2021
Technology, Equipment, Safety

Rethink your shop, keep your fleet healthy.

Unexpected vehicle breakdowns are disruptive and cost more than you think. Take control of your fleet maintenance. Predict and prevent breakdowns before they throw a wrench in your day. Read this white paper to learn about modern maintenance technologies that make you rethink your reactive maintenance workflows.

May 1, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Texas House Passes Bill That Would Help Curb Lawsuit Abuses

The Texas House of Representatives has passed legislation that would help curb the growing trend of lawsuit abuse targeting commercial vehicles in Texas.

April 30, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Policymakers Keep Autonomous Vehicles Bill on Senate’s Radar

Two of the key drivers of autonomous vehicle policy in Congress again touted its potential safety and economic benefits during a hearing with stakeholders.

April 28, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Carriers, Contractors Voice Support for Keeping DOL Rule

Motor carriers and independent contractors in written comments expressed objection to a U.S. Department of Labor proposal to withdraw a rule designed to clarify the federal standard for determining if a truck driver is a contractor or employee.

April 28, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA Encourages Drivers to Practice Work Zone Safety

In support of National Work Zone Awareness Week, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is encouraging drivers of large trucks to use extra caution, and is urging all drivers to remain alert, obey traffic signs and allow all vehicles extra space.

April 27, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

ELD Data Shows Effectiveness, Expert Says

New research and inspection data shows that electronic logging devices are largely on target to reach their goals of improving road safety and simplifying tracking hours of service, according to a technology expert.

April 26, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Fleets Cautious About ADAS Adoption, TMC Panelists Say

Advanced driver assistance systems have the potential to improve safety, but the road to adoption in trucking likely remains long, according to experts.

April 23, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf Announces 43 Multimodal Projects

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf recently announced $45.9 million in funding has been invested in multimodal projects meant to improve safety, mobility and economic activity.

April 23, 2021
Technology, Equipment, Safety

TMC Highlights Importance of Electronic Inspection Reports

Electronic driver vehicle inspection reports help digitize the inspection process to be more efficient and paperless.

April 23, 2021