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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Fed Survey Finds Pessimism About Economic Future

The latest Federal Reserve survey of U.S. economic activity found generally modest gains in August but also pessimism about the future given the threats posed by the coronavirus.

September 2, 2020
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DOT Launches Tracking Tool for AV TEST Initiative

U.S. Department of Transportation officials unveiled an online tracking tool for the agency’s Automated Vehicle Transparency and Engagement for Safe Testing (AV TEST) Initiative on Sept. 2.

September 2, 2020
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Fleets Face Increasing Cybersecurity Threats, Experts Say

Trucking companies that are becoming more technological are at risk of increased vulnerability, but there are steps they can take to mitigate such threats.

September 2, 2020
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Southeastern Motor Freight Files RICO Lawsuit in La. Staged Accidents Case

A New Orleans motor carrier has filed a federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act civil lawsuit against a New Orleans attorney and two convicted participants in a pair of staged accidents with tractor-trailers in 2017.

September 1, 2020
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Proposed Hair Testing Rule Forwarded to Federal Register

A proposed rule authorizing the use of hair samples to test truck drivers and other federal workers has been forwarded to the Federal Register for publication soon, the chairman of a federal drug testing advisory board said Sept. 1.

September 1, 2020
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Vast Grid Damage Will Leave Some Laura Victims in Dark for Weeks

Parts of Louisiana will be without power for weeks after Hurricane Laura caused “catastrophic” damage to the region’s grid, mangling steel transmission towers and snapping utility poles as if they were twigs.

August 31, 2020
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Idelic Updates Suite of Safety Tools, Unveils Performance Dashboard

Idelic, a data and analytics firm that focuses on crash prevention, announced the release of its next generation of fleet insight tools along with a new performance dashboard.

August 31, 2020
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Private Carriers Have Adjusted Their Operations for the Long Haul

Our 2020 Top 100 Private Carriers list shows that the COVID-19 pan­demic is reshaping private carriers in ways that will last long after the novel coronavirus subsides.

August 29, 2020
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Private Fleets Respond to Higher E-Commerce Demand

Private fleet operators have been riding a roller coaster since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in March.

August 29, 2020
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FMCSA Proposes Pilot Allowing Drivers to Pause Driving Window

FMCSA is seeking comment on a pilot program that would offer drivers additional hours-of-service flexibility by allowing them to pause their 14-hour driving window.

August 28, 2020