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, TCA

Risk Remains Low for Coronavirus Transmission on Packages

The CDC has stated on its website that at the moment, 鈥渢here is no evidence to support transmission of COVID-19 associated with imported goods, and there have not been any cases of COVID-19 in the United States associated with imported goods,鈥 so the concern for anything shipped from overseas is low thus far.

March 26, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Elaine Chao, Jim Mullen Honor Truckers, Update Industry Stakeholders

Federal transportation leaders thanked members of the trucking industry and updated them on recent regulatory actions during a conference call March 25.

March 26, 2020
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

CVSA Postpones Roadcheck Due to Coronavirus Crisis

This year鈥檚 International Roadcheck, originally set for May 5-7, has been postponed due to coronavirus concerns.

March 25, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Canada Issues HOS Exemption for Coronavirus Relief

Canadian government officials approved an exemption to allow hours-of-service relief to truck drivers who are engaged in coronavirus-related relief assistance efforts.

March 25, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

$2.2 Trillion Stimulus Plan Aids Small Businesses, Families

The $2.2 trillion economic rescue plan advanced by Congress will target aspects of the supply chain and commercial transportation networks that are struggling after the coronavirus pandemic crippled much of the country鈥檚 economy.

March 24, 2020
Business, Equipment, Safety

Paccar Recalls 35,671 Peterbilt Trucks for Fire Risk

Peterbilt Motor Co. is recalling 35,671 trucks to repair an issue with battery cables on certain models, according to a March 18 notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

March 24, 2020
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

CVSA Offers Coronavirus Guidance to Roadside Inspectors, Drivers

From decontamination of their uniforms daily to keeping their distance from truck cabs and drivers, roadside inspectors face increasingly challenging conditions in keeping the nation鈥檚 highways safe in the midst of the coronavirus crisis.

March 24, 2020
Business, Safety

Boeing Will Halt Work at Seattle-Area Factories

Boeing Co. is temporarily shuttering its Seattle-area manufacturing hub for two weeks, adding to a wave of plant closings sweeping the globe and compounding difficulties for a company navigating one of the aviation industry鈥檚 biggest disruptions in decades.

March 23, 2020
Government, Safety

Trump Optimistic Economic Stimulus Will Advance

While Republicans and Democrats disagree on certain priorities in a $1.8 trillion economic stimulus package, President Donald Trump recently expressed optimism about its chances of advancing through the chambers this week. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

March 23, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Digital Freight Sector Responds to Coronavirus Outbreak

Digital freight-matching companies are taking a proactive approach to confronting the coronavirus as the outbreak worsens.

March 23, 2020