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

Fed Minutes Note Consumer Spending Rebound, Uncertainty

U.S. central bankers noted the rebound in consumer spending at their last meeting but repeated their view that the path of the recovery would depend on containment of the virus.

August 19, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

FMCSA Seeks Survey for Beyond Compliance Program

Federal trucking regulators are seeking White House approval to study the effectiveness of various technologies, programs and policies with a goal of allowing the agency to recognize and reward motor carriers that exceed regulatory safety requirements.

August 18, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin DOTs Win AASHTO Awards

Transportation projects in four Midwestern states recently received awards from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.

August 17, 2020
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Rebound in US Retail Sales Slowed in July Amid Virus Surge

The rebound in U.S. retail sales slowed in July by more than expected, indicating a surge in coronavirus cases and still-high unemployment cooled the economic recovery.

August 14, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel, Logistics, Top 50, Top 100

J.B. Hunt Progresses Toward Sustainability Goals

J.B. Hunt Transport Services has issued a report that provides a window into the company’s current energy usage and outlines a series of corporatewide sustainability goals it has adopted.

August 13, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

US Jobless Claims Below 1 Million for First Time in Pandemic

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell below 1 million for the first time since the pandemic began in March, suggesting the economic recovery is gaining some traction amid a deceleration in coronavirus infections.

August 13, 2020
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Labor Abuse Allegations Tie Up Ships in Australia Ports

Australian authorities detained at least two cargo ships for alleged labor violations related to demands from seafarers to be sent home, some of whom have spent more than a year at sea.

August 12, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Planning Group Launches Truck Parking Survey for Phoenix Region

An organization representing the Phoenix metropolitan area is conducting a study of truck parking issues in the region.

August 12, 2020
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Planning Expert Emphasizes Health Considerations in Public Policy

Public agencies at all levels of government, including the ones related to transportation, should incorporate health considerations into policy decisions, a planning expert said.

August 12, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Mnuchin Pushes for Limited Stimulus as Stalemate Persists

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin renewed a push for a more limited next-round U.S. pandemic relief package of “a little more than $1 trillion†on Aug. 12, saying that Democratic demands for spending more could be discussed down the road.

August 12, 2020