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

Women In Trucking Conference Announces Virtual Plans

The Women In Trucking Association’s annual conference will be virtual this year, a decision made in light of the recent surges of COVID-19 cases.

July 23, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Mississippi Transportation Commission Issues 18 Contract Awards

The Mississippi Transportation Commission has awarded contracts for 18 infrastructure projects.

July 21, 2020
Government, Safety

Emptier Roads Not Resulting in Increase in Safety, Data Says

The COVID-19 pandemic has rendered U.S. roadways emptier and more lethal, according to preliminary data from the National Safety Council.

July 21, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

FAA Puts Boeing Max on Path to Return to Service in October

U.S. aviation regulators announced an important milestone in returning Boeing Co.’s grounded 737 Max jet to service, an event one person familiar with the process said would happen no earlier than October.

July 21, 2020
Business, Technology, Safety

Drivewyze Receives $60M Investment to Accelerate Growth

Trucking technology provider Drivewyze will receive $60 million in financing to help advance its growth through an agreement parent company Intelligent Imaging Systems has reached with an investment firm, according to a July 14 announcement.

July 21, 2020
Government, Safety

House Leaders Urge White House to Enhance Disaster Preparedness

With wildfire and hurricane season underway, a trio of top House Democrats called on the White House to update its plans for responding to natural disasters during the coronavirus pandemic.

July 20, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Lumileds Adds New Line of Truck Headlight Bulbs

Lumileds Holdings announced a new line of Philips MasterDuty headlight bulbs for Classes 2-8 commercial vehicles.

July 20, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA Virtual Summit to Focus on Truck Safety

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will hold a virtual trucking safety summit Aug. 5 to solicit ideas and information on improving the safe operation of property-carrying commercial motor vehicles on the nation’s roadways.

July 20, 2020
Business, Equipment, Safety

Trailer Makers Anticipate Rebound After Fleets Recover From Pandemic

The trailer industry was forced to make further production cuts and alter manufacturing processes as the coronavirus pandemic took hold.

July 17, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Demand for Virtual Training Accelerates During Pandemic

The pandemic is accelerating the transition to virtual learning for truck technicians, and the industry might never turn back.

July 17, 2020