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

Maximizing Safety and Efficiency: How Improving Your ISS Score Boosts Bypass Rates and Driver Retention

Program Airs: October 3, 2 p.m. ET Learn how improving your ISS (Inspection Selection System) score can lead to higher bypass rates and better driver retention.

October 3, 2024
Government, Safety

New FMCSA Rule Mandates CDL Downgrades for Drug Violations

The new requirement is intended to make it more difficult for drivers to continue operating after receiving a drug or alcohol violation.

October 3, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Tesla Reports Fifth Cybertruck Recall Within Year of Launch

Tesla Inc. notified U.S. auto-safety officials of a fifth recall involving the Cybertruck in the less than a year since the polarizing pickup launched.

October 3, 2024
Business, Equipment, Safety

FedEx Freight’s Reed to be Honored at MCE

Jackie Reed's NTDC grand championship will be celebrated at American Trucking Associations' Management Conference & Exhibition in Nashville, Tenn., on Oct. 12-15.

October 2, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Insured Losses From Helene Expected to Reach $6.4 Billion

The assessment includes damage to privately insured automobiles as well as residential, commercial and industrial properties and the impact of business interruption.

October 2, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

FMCSA Targets Falsified ELD Records in New Approach

A fatal December 2022 crash in Virginia put a fresh spotlight on fraud, when a truck driver falsified ELD records to exceed the 11-hour driving limit.

October 2, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Helene Leaves Flooded Farms, Fouled Rivers, Dozens Dead

As historic floodwaters unleashed by Hurricane Helene recede across the Southeast, the region faces a humanitarian, economic and ecological crisis of staggering scope.

October 2, 2024
Business, Technology, Safety

Chip Firms Monitor Quartz Supplies After Hurricane Hits Mines

Global semiconductor makers are monitoring supplies of high-purity quartz, a material critical to the industry, after Hurricane Helene halted production at two North Carolina mines.

October 2, 2024
Business, Safety

Deer Damage: 10 Tips to 80% Fewer Towable Accidents

While the costs to repair an animal strike can soar over $50,000; fleets feel the regulatory and financial pinch when towable accidents get recorded in the CSA database. Learn 10 cost-effective strategies to prevent towable accidents.

October 1, 2024
Business, Safety

Boost your safety program: Overcome 4 common roadblocks

Mastering driver and vehicle maintenance data is essential for enhancing fleet safety and productivity. Discover how telematics can reduce downtime, boost productivity, retain drivers, and maximize your safety program’s value with dynamic, integrated safety data insights. 

October 1, 2024