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.

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FMCSA Denies Pronto.ai’s HOS Exemption Request

FMCSA has denied an application from Pronto .ai requesting an exemption from the 11-hour driving limit and the 14-hour driving window in the hours-of-service requirements.

September 25, 2020
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Contactless Delivery, Safety Precautions Accelerate Adoption of Electronic Bills of Lading

Fleets and shippers have been taking extra precautions to help protect the professional truck drivers who have been serving on the front lines of the nation’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.

September 25, 2020
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Boeing’s Year-End Goal for 737 Max Return Gets Boost in Europe

Boeing Co.’s push to return the grounded 737 Max jet to the skies by year’s end got a boost from European regulators, who said they expect to sign off on their safety review by November.

September 25, 2020
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FMCSA Denies Ohio Safety Agency’s Petition for Veteran Driver Exemptions

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has denied the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s request for an exemption to modify the mandatory skills test requirements for drivers with military experience.

September 25, 2020
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Staying Ahead of COVID-19

Trucking companies are turning to new software applications to help mitigate employees’ fears about contracting COVID-19 while on the job.

September 25, 2020
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Truck Driver Training Programs Overcome COVID Risks

As the coronavirus gripped the nation, companies across the trucking industry were forced to alter their operations while confronting the pandemic. For some, that included driver training and orientation.

September 24, 2020
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Purge of Chinese Technologies Confusing, Rushed, Costly, Trucking Groups Say

Trucking industry groups said the rule requiring carriers to locate and purge technology made by five Chinese companies is confusing and doesn't give them time to complete their searches.

September 24, 2020
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Self-Driving Car Bill Reintroduced in House Minus Biggest Backer

Legislation that would allow carmakers to sell as many as 100,000 self-driving vehicles per year in the U.S. is being reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, but one of its biggest cheerleaders is staying on the sidelines until next year.

September 23, 2020
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ASCE Report: Underfunded Infrastructure Will Seriously Impact Economy

Failure to properly invest in the nation’s deteriorating surface transportation infrastructure will inflict significant negative consequences on the economy, according to preliminary findings from the American Society of Civil Engineers.

September 23, 2020
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Nine More Individuals Indicted in Staged Accidents Scam in La.

Nine more people have been indicted in connection with a sweeping federal investigation into staged accidents with commercial vehicles in the New Orleans area.

September 22, 2020