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.

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First Highway to Hope Virtual Concert Raises $75,000 for Drivers in Need

The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund announced that the inaugural “Highway to Hope” virtual benefit concert raised more than $75,000.

June 22, 2021
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Massachusetts' $2.65 Billion Capital Plan Includes Funds for Transportation

Massachusetts leaders recently announced a $2.65 billion Capital Plan, which includes millions for improving transportation infrastructure and bottlenecks.

June 22, 2021
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May Tonnage Rises 3.7% Year-Over-Year

Truck tonnage rose 3.7% in May compared with year-ago levels and is pacing well against comparisons to the early months of the coronavirus pandemic, according to American Trucking Associations.

June 22, 2021
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Fleets’ COVID-19 Safety Practices May Linger After Pandemic Ends

The COVID-19 outbreak prompted transportation companies to adopt a battery of safety measures — some of which may remain in place even after the pandemic is over.

June 21, 2021
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Volvo, Northvolt Join Forces on European EV Battery Factory

Volvo Car Group and Swedish battery maker Northvolt AB will jointly build an electric car battery factory in the latest move by European manufacturers to localize cell production in the region.

June 21, 2021
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Alabama Awards $3 Million for Local Road Projects

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey joined state transportation officials to announce $3.11 million has been awarded to cities and counties for infrastructure projects.

June 18, 2021
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Attorney Danny Keating Pleads Guilty in Staged Accidents With Trucks

New Orleans attorney Danny Patrick Keating Jr., charged last year for his participation in 31 illegal staged accidents, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud.

June 17, 2021
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Transportation Companies Prepare for Hurricane Season

Summer means the start of hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean and many of the world’s biggest transportation companies are taking steps to prepare for what some forecasters say could once again be above-average activity along the Atlantic Coast and the Gulf of Mexico.

June 17, 2021
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Washington’s Infrastructure Improves to a C, ASCE Report Card Shows

The nation’s capital received a C on a recent infrastructure report card issued June 15 by the American Society of Civil Engineers.

June 17, 2021
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Senate Commerce Panel OKs $78 Billion Highway Safety Bill

Legislation that would dedicate $78 billion over five years for freight, trucking and rail safety programs was advanced by the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee June 16.

June 16, 2021