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.

Business, Equipment, Safety

December Class 8 Orders Fourth-Best Ever

North American Class 8 orders in December notched the fourth-highest volume ever as they surpassed 50,000 for the second consecutive month, according to ACT Research citing truck makers’ initial data.

January 7, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Top Senate Democrats Hopeful About Infrastructure Agenda Amid Political Turmoil

Lawmakers are working to shift attention from the contentious battle for the White House to legislative issues now that Congress has certified President-elect Joe Biden’s electoral college victory, and the outcomes of two Senate runoff elections in Georgia have been settled in Democrats’ favor.

January 7, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics, Autonomous

FHWA Awards Grant Supporting AV Truck Project at Port of Virginia

The Federal Highway Administration recently awarded $49.6 million to support projects that incorporate transportation-related technologies.

January 6, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Maine Lawmakers Petition FMCSA Regarding Lobster Transport

In an effort to ease the commercial transport of lobster, a group of Maine lawmakers submitted a request to federal government officials asking to clarify the definition of ā€œlivestockā€ in a recently issued interim final rule.

January 6, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Industry Comments Support FHWA Proposal on Infrastructure Design Standards

Public comments submitted to the Federal Highway Administration regarding a recent proposal that would allow more flexibility with design standards when repairing highways and interstates reflect an overwhelming show of support from industry groups and transportation agencies.

January 6, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Clarience Technologies Acquires Ecco Safety Group

Clarience Technologies announced it acquired Ecco Safety Group, which has nearly 50 years of experience in research, design, development, manufacturing and distribution of emergency lighting and audible warning equipment for commercial and emergency vehicles for global markets.

January 6, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

MATS Postpones March Event

The 50th anniversary of the Mid-America Trucking Show has been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns.

January 5, 2021
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

FMCSA Proposes to Add Truck Rear Underride Guards to Safety Checklist

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a proposed rule amending federal safety regulations to specifically add rear impact guards as a required item on the list of annual inspections for motor carriers and roadside inspectors.

January 5, 2021
Business, Equipment, Safety

Hendrickson Launches Haulmaax EX Suspension on International HX

Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems announced it partnered with Navistar to offer Haulmaax EX as part of the chassis enhancements of the truck maker’s International HX model.

January 5, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Pete Buttigieg Eyes ā€˜Big, Bold’ Infrastructure Plan, Chuck Schumer Says

Advancing a ā€œbig, boldā€ infrastructure policy measure with an emphasis on climate change is a priority for President-elect Joe Biden’s choice to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation, said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.

January 4, 2021