Freight and passenger rail executives are scheduled to appear before the Senate Commerce Committee on Oct. 21.
October 20, 2020Trucking 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.
US Senate Committee Examines Freight Rail Operations
Congressional Policymakers Propose Infrastructure Resilience Review Board
A seven-member independent board would recommend ways local governments could strengthen their resilience to severe weather events as part of legislation congressional policymakers unveiled this month.
October 19, 2020Four More Individuals Indicted in Staged Accidents Scam in La.
Four others have been indicted in connection with a sweeping federal investigation into staged accidents with commercial vehicles in the New Orleans area.
October 19, 2020American to Debut 737 Max on Miami-NYC Flight in December
American Airlines Group Inc. plans to make Boeing Co. 737 Max passenger flights at the end of this year for the first time since the aircraft’s grounding in March 2019.
October 19, 2020FMCSA Denies ELD Exemption for Drivers Traveling With Pets
Can truck drivers use paper logs if Fido rides shotgun? No way, federal trucking regulators say.
October 19, 2020Minnesota DOT Completes International Bridge Replacement
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has completed the $39.3 million replacement of the Baudette/Rainy River International Bridge, which links north-central Minnesota to Ontario.
October 16, 2020Automating Performance Coaching and Gamifying Driver Safety
Fast-track the development of a positive fleet safety culture with cutting-edge technology. Hear from industry leaders about how gamifying driver safety can encourage drivers to improve and maintain good driving habits while simultaneously reducing the need for managers to coach drivers face-to-face.
October 15, 2020New Drivewyze Service Allows for Custom Safety Alerts, Driver Feedback
Drivewyze introduced a safety system Oct. 14 that allows fleets to add customizable driving alerts and analyze driver behavior.
October 14, 2020Texas Officials Unveil Truck Inspection Facility Along I-10
The Texas Department of Public Safety has opened a technologically advanced truck inspection facility in Seguin, which straddles Interstate 10.
October 14, 2020DOD Contractors Face Oct. 23 Deadline to Purge Chinese Tech
The U.S. Department of Defense has issued a reminder to defense contractors that they have until Oct. 23 to certify they are not using the technologies of five Chinese providers suspected of hacking into sensitive government files.
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