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, Fuel

Fears of Second Virus Wave Fizzle Oil Market

Oil fell again as a fresh coronavirus outbreak in China, and increases in cases elsewhere, spurred concerns that a second wave of the virus will derail a nascent economic recovery.

June 15, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Marijuana Accounts for Most Failed Drug Tests, Clearinghouse Report Shows

More than 10,000 positive drug tests for marijuana were reported to the federal Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse through the end of May this year, distinguishing pot by far as the banned drug of choice for truck drivers failing tests, according to new numbers released in a Clearinghouse report June 11.

June 12, 2020
Government, Technology, Safety

DOT Issues $3 Million for State, Local Safety Tools

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently issued $3.3 million to state, local and tribal government groups to support tools that are meant to improve roadway safety.

June 12, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Mnuchin Says US Can’t Shut Economy Even if Virus Resurges

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the U.S. shouldn’t shut down the economy again even if there is another surge in coronavirus cases.

June 11, 2020
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Kodiak Offers First Inside Look at Safety Assessment

Kodiak Robotics Inc. recently made its 350th commercial delivery and detailed how it is approaching the challenge of providing its longhaul trucks with self-driving technology.

June 11, 2020
Business, Equipment, Safety

Ford Recalls About 2.5 Million Vehicles for Latch, Brake Troubles

Ford is recalling about 2.5 million vehicles in the U.S., Canada and elsewhere because of a nagging door latch problem and a brake fluid leak.

June 11, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Disaster Management Expert Emphasizes Flexibility, Communication

Managing crises such as the coronavirus pandemic requires communication, planning and flexibility, said Ed Emmett, senior fellow at Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research.

June 11, 2020
Business, Safety, Logistics

What the New Normal for Trucking Will Be Remains a Question

Trucking companies continue to navigate the coronavirus pandemic, but what the new normal will be remains a mystery.

June 10, 2020
Business, Equipment, Safety

Ford Sees Plants Resuming Pre-Virus Production Within Weeks

Ford Motor Co. expects its U.S. plants will come all the way back from coronavirus-related shutdowns within the next month, a top executive said.

June 10, 2020
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

US Emissions Set for Record Dive With Factories and Cars Idled

Greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. are poised for a record plunge this year, the result of coronavirus lockdown orders that have shuttered factories, closed stores and left cars and jets sitting idle.

June 9, 2020