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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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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
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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
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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 鈥渁 little more than $1 trillion鈥 on Aug. 12, saying that Democratic demands for spending more could be discussed down the road.

August 12, 2020
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FMCSA Extends Emergency Relief Declaration to Sept. 14

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has again extended its emergency declaration relaxing hours-of-service rules for motor carriers that are providing direct assistance in support of coronavirus-related relief efforts.

August 12, 2020
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Boeing鈥檚 2020 Gets Worse as Lost Max Orders Top 400

Boeing Co.鈥檚 lousy year got even worse in July, as lost orders for the grounded 737 Max topped 400 and the coronavirus pandemic stymied shipments of the 787 Dreamliner.

August 11, 2020
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Congressional Democrats Press White House for NEPA Docs

Several Democrats on Capitol Hill are pressing the White House鈥檚 Council on Environmental Quality to provide information about projects that fall under an executive order regarding the National Environmental Policy Act.

August 11, 2020
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CVSA's International Roadcheck Rescheduled for Sept. 9-11

The postponed International Roadcheck event has been rescheduled for Sept. 9-11, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announced Aug. 10.

August 10, 2020
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Ringleader Pleads Guilty in Connection With Staged La. Accidents

The ringleader of a New Orleans-area group that staged accidents with unsuspecting tractor-trailer drivers has pleaded guilty for his role in the conspiracy.

August 7, 2020
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UPS, FedEx Gear Up to Ship COVID-19 Vaccine When Ready

UPS and FedEx are among the companies hard at work on strategies to ship a COVID-19 vaccine safely around the world once it is ready.

August 6, 2020
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CVTA: Driver Learner Permit, CDL Testing Delays Persist

More than one-third of state driver鈥檚 license agencies continue to face moderate to significant delays in conducting commercial learner permit knowledge tests, commercial driver license skills tests or actual issuance of the physical learner permits, according to a new survey by the Commercial Vehicle Training Association.

August 6, 2020