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, Technology, Safety, TCA

Georgia Company Builds Hospital Rooms From Shipping Containers

A company is adding more hospital beds for Georgia coronavirus patients one shipping container at a time.

April 17, 2020
Government, Safety

ARTBA Reports 231,000 Bridges Need Repairs

Nearly 231,000 bridges require repairs with more than 46,000 bridges showing structural deficiencies, according to the American Road and Transportation Builders Association.

April 17, 2020
Business, Safety, Fuel

TravelCenters of America Announces 3,000 Furloughs

TravelCenters of America Inc. announced it will furlough 2,900 field employees and 122 corporate employees in an effort to maintain its long-term success.

April 17, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Trump Unveils Phased Approach to Reopening Economy

New White House guidelines outline a phased approach to restoring normal commerce and services, but only for places with strong testing and seeing a decrease in COVID-19 cases.

April 16, 2020
Business, Safety

Partnership Formed to Get Masks, Hand Sanitizer to Drivers

A coalition of trucking industry groups recently distributed 4,000 free face masks to small trucking firms whose drivers are delivering goods amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 16, 2020
Safety

Adverse Conditions: Is Your Fleet Ready?

Studies have shown that 21% of all motor vehicle crashes in the U.S. are weather-related. And while we can’t control the weather, we can control fleet preparedness. Recent research has proven that the number and strength of extreme weather events in the US – from blizzards to floods – have increased over the last fifty years. With that fact in mind, all companies need to take special note of any extreme weather conditions, and take steps to mitigate the risks that come along with them.

April 16, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA Medical Board to Discuss Driver Seizure Policy

A Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration medical advisory board is planning to discuss possible changes to the agency’s strict requirement for truck drivers with a history of seizures to be granted special exemptions before getting behind the wheel.

April 16, 2020
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Paccar to Recall More Than 450,000 Trucks

Paccar Inc. on April 6 issued a recall notice covering hundreds of thousands of trucks over concerns a blown fuse could prevent dashboard illumination.

April 15, 2020
Business, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Some Truck Makers Look to Restart in April

Schedules vary, but efforts to restart truck plants are stirring again as the second half of April begins.

April 15, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Food Deals for Truckers During the Coronavirus Crisis

Many retailers are showing their support for truck drivers during the coronavirus pandemic by offering specials or making it easier for them to visit their establishment. Here's a look at a few:

April 15, 2020