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.

Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Exxon Outlines Steps to Reduce Harmful Methane Emissions

NEW YORK — ExxonMobil on March 3 outlined how it is reducing the methane its operations release into the atmosphere, detailing its efforts as governments around the globe write new rules to regulate the harmful greenhouse gas.

March 3, 2020
Business, Safety

Ford Bans All Business Trips After Two Employees Contract Coronavirus

Ford Motor Co. has banned all air travel for business after two of its employees in China contracted the coronavirus.

March 3, 2020
Safety

140 Vehicles Involved in Two Wyoming I-80 Pileups; Three Dead

RAWLINS, Wyo. — At least three people died and dozens were injured in a pileup involving more than 100 vehicles, many of them tractor-trailers, amid blowing snow that closed part of Interstate 80 in Wyoming, officials said March 2.

March 2, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

FMCSA Announces Plans for March 19 Safety Summit

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is planning a Safety Summit on March 19 for motor carriers, drivers, safety technology developers and users, federal and state partners, and safety advocate groups to share ideas on improving truck safety.

March 2, 2020
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Diesel Falls 3.1¢ to $2.851 Per Gallon

The U.S. average retail price of diesel fell 3.1 cents to $2.851 per gallon, the Department of Energy reported March 2.

March 2, 2020
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Economists Fear Possible Recession as Coronavirus Spreads

Economists who closely follow the transportation and trucking industry say the next month will be critical as to whether the economy avoids a recession in 2020 as concerns over the spread of the coronavirus mount.

March 2, 2020
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel, TCA

Massachusetts Transportation Funding Plan Would Increase Gas Taxes

BOSTON — Fees for ride-hailing services and a 5-cents-per-gallon hike in the state’s gas tax are the heart of a plan floated by Democrats in the House of Representatives to pay for upgrades to roads, bridges and public transit.

March 2, 2020
Government, Safety

FHWA Distributes $653 Million for Emergency Infrastructure Repairs

The Federal Highway Administration is awarding $653.2 million in emergency relief funds to assist states and territories that have experienced infrastructure damage.

February 28, 2020
Government, Safety

Trump Stresses Travel Precautions, Anticipates Market Rebound

President Donald Trump stressed public safety is his administration’s priority as it addresses growing concerns with the spread of the coronavirus. Trump also told reporters at the White House Feb. 29 he believed markets would rebound after experiencing recent record lows.

February 28, 2020
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Einride to Hire Autonomous Truck Operators in Sweden, US

Swedish technology company Einride on Feb. 27 announced plans to hire two autonomous truck operators over the next year.

February 27, 2020