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, Technology, Safety

Thermo King Debuts Unit to Support COVID-19 Cold Chain

Thermo King announced the launch of its Cold Storage Solutions unit intended to meet the unique requirements of global pharmaceutical companies developing COVID-19 vaccines.

September 21, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA Launches Driver Panel for Advisory Committee

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has created a panel of commercial drivers to contribute to the agency’s Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee.

September 21, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Groups Take Legal Action Against HOS Final Rule

Three organizations and the Teamsters union have filed a petition in federal court challenging the final rule on changes to hours-of-service regulations.

September 18, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Pelosi Says Stimulus May Have to Include Airlines, Restaurants

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she’s willing to negotiate on some Democratic priorities for a stimulus package to include aid for industries such as airlines and restaurants that are continuing to struggle amid the coronavirus pandemic.

September 18, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

US Consumer Sentiment Climbs to Six-Month High in September

U.S. consumer sentiment increased more than expected in early September to a six-month high as Americans grew more upbeat about the economy’s prospects.

September 18, 2020
Business, Technology, Safety

Industry Celebrates National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

The trucking industry celebrated the people who have kept the wheels turning in this unprecedented year during 2020 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, which ran Sept. 13-19 and was notable for the variety of ways drivers were recognized amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

September 17, 2020
Government, Safety

FHWA Issues Emergency Funding for Fire-Ravaged States

The Federal Highway Administration has directed funding to assist with repairing infrastructure that has been damaged by wildfires in Oregon and California.

September 17, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

NHTSA Officials Emphasize Partnerships, Data

Representatives of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s regional offices stressed the importance of collaborating with traditional and non-traditional partners.

September 17, 2020
Technology, Equipment, Safety

Safety and Litigation through the Camera Lens

If pictures are worth a thousand words, then videos are worth millions. From litigation to training to prevention, Video Intelligence, as part of a full safety system, can impact your fleet, your drivers and the driving public for the better. Join industry experts as they delve into the positive effects video can have on your fleet.

September 17, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Gulf Coast Braces for Second Round of Flooding in Sally’s Wake

°®¶¹´«Ã½owners and businesses along the soggy Gulf Coast began cleaning up Sept. 17 in the wake of Hurricane Sally, even as the region braced for a delayed, second round of flooding in the coming days from rivers and creeks swollen by the storm’s heavy rains.

September 17, 2020