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, Safety

Videos - Trucking's Frontline Heroes

Watch video interviews with five of Trucking’s Frontline Heroes; hear them describe in their own words why it was important for them to risk their own health concerns to keep essential goods moving.

September 12, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Experts Stress Public Trust in AV Tech as E-Commerce Rises

As the pandemic prompts people to shop from their homes and rely on contactless delivery services, gaining public trust in automated vehicle technology remains essential, experts said.

September 11, 2020
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, Top 50, Top 100

Fleets Rally to Aid Hurricane Laura Victims

Hurricane Laura wreaked havoc when it made landfall Aug. 27, but fleets have rallied to help the victims in the couple of weeks since.

September 10, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Doomed-to-Fail Senate Vote Will Usher Final Scene on Stimulus

The U.S. Senate is poised to vote Sept. 10 on whether to advance a slimmed-down Republican-crafted pandemic relief bill, opening what’s likely to be the final stage of the monthslong partisan battle over fiscal stimulus.

September 10, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Mitch McConnell’s Criticized Pandemic Relief Bill Fails to Secure Senate Vote

A new economic relief proposal by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell fell short of passage in the chamber by a vote of 52-47.

September 9, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

FHWA Announces Availability of Tribal Projects Grants

The Federal Highway Administration announced the availability of $70 million through the Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects grant program Sept. 8.

September 9, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Breaking News

Omnitracs Acquires Onboard Video Firm SmartDrive

Trucking technology supplier Omnitracs has agreed to acquire SmartDrive Systems, one of the transportation industry’s largest providers of onboard cameras and video-based safety systems.

September 9, 2020
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety, Fuel, Logistics, Autonomous

ATRI Opens Annual Top Industry Issues Survey

The American Transportation Research Institute has opened its annual survey asking trucking industry representatives to identify major industrywide issues.

September 8, 2020
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Boeing Finds New 787 Flaw, Slows Deliveries for Inspection

Boeing Co. has slowed deliveries of its 787 Dreamliner as crews check for a new manufacturing flaw involving gaps in the horizontal stabilizer, the small wing in the aircraft tail.

September 8, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

McConnell Plans Vote on Relief Plan That Pelosi Calls ‘Fraudulent’

Congressional leaders hardened their battle lines on additional fiscal stimulus on Sept. 8, with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi labeling Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s proposal for a slimmed-down package “fraudulent.â€

September 8, 2020