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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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World’s Supply Chain May Not Be Ready for COVID-19 Vaccine

The industries that shepherd goods around the world on ships and planes acknowledge they aren’t ready to handle the challenges of shipping an eventual COVID-19 vaccine from drugmakers to billions of people.

July 27, 2020
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Stoneridge-Orlaco Announces SideEye Blind-Spot Detection System

Technology provider Stoneridge-Orlaco introduced active camera and radar detection system SideEye, which is intended to reduce blind spots and increase safety.

July 24, 2020
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FAA Warns 737s Sitting in Storage Are Corroding During the Pandemic

Boeing Co. 737 planes in storage because of the coronavirus pandemic are at risk of losing power in both engines when they fly again and must be inspected, aviation regulators said.

July 24, 2020
BusinessSafety

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
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Mississippi Transportation Commission Issues 18 Contract Awards

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

July 21, 2020
GovernmentSafety

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
GovernmentBusinessSafety

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
BusinessTechnologySafety

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
GovernmentSafety

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
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

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