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

Plaintiff Attorneys Often Use 'Reptile Theory' to Win Nuclear Trucking Jury Verdicts, Experts Say

In trucking accident lawsuits, the "reptile theory" is a method plaintiff lawyers have deployed in pursuit of so-called 鈥渘uclear鈥 jury verdicts.

January 19, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Paccar, Aurora to Partner on Development of Autonomous Trucks

Paccar Inc. reached a deal with a California technology startup to develop and sell autonomous versions of two of its most popular Class 8 truck models.

January 19, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Biden鈥檚 Transportation Aid in COVID-19 Package on Congressional Radar

The incoming administration is calling on Congress to approve emergency aid for transportation programs as part of a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package.

January 19, 2021
Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics, Autonomous

Kodiak Begins Regular Disengage-Free Autonomous Deliveries

Kodiak Robotics Inc. announced trucks equipped with its Kodiak Driver autonomous system have begun making regular disengage-free customer deliveries on the middle-mile route on Interstate 45 between Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston.

January 19, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Transportation Stakeholders Urge Infrastructure Plan Passage by July 4

By July 4, Congress should pass comprehensive legislation that rehabilitates highway programs, modernizes freight corridors and tackles climate change concerns, nearly 200 stakeholders said in a message to federal lawmakers.

January 15, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Alabama, Mississippi Leaders Issue Grants for Infrastructure Funding

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey recently announced funding to support 27 road and bridge projects at the city and county level.

January 15, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA Names Members of Commercial Driver Panel for Advisory Committee

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced the members of its recently formed commercial driver panel, which will contribute to the agency鈥檚 Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee.

January 15, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Nevada DOT Presses On With Reno Spaghetti Bowl Project

The Nevada Department of Transportation is advancing construction for its project to renovate an interstate network in Reno known as the Spaghetti Bowl, which carries 260,000 vehicles per day.

January 15, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Industry Responds to FMCSA鈥檚 Proposed Sleeper Berth Pilot Program

FMCSA's recently proposed pilot program regarding splitting up time in the sleeper berth has received varying responses from members of the transportation industry.

January 14, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA Names Members of Its MCSAC Advisory Committee

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Jan. 13 announced this year鈥檚 members for its Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee, which includes a record number of women as well as its first female vice chair.

January 13, 2021