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, Safety

Virginia Board Approves I-81 Improvement Projects

Virginia’s Commonwealth Transportation Board recently approved 31 projects for the Interstate 81 Corridor Improvement Program.

October 23, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

DOT Announces Audit of FMCSA Oversight on Driver Disqualifications

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General has initiated an audit of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s oversight of truck driver disqualifications.

October 23, 2019
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Pennsylvania’s Gas Politics Churn as Trump Embraces Industry

EXTON, Pa. — For a second time in three months, President Donald Trump is headed to Pennsylvania to promote his support for the natural gas industry, making clear that he sees his pro-industry policies as a boost to his chances of winning the battleground state.

October 23, 2019
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Colonial Pipeline Eyes Expansion for Nashville Jet Fuel Demand

The busiest U.S. fuel pipeline might expand jet fuel deliveries to respond to growing demand in Nashville.

October 23, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Federal Officials Highlight Disaster Mitigation Program

WASHINGTON — A Federal Emergency Management Agency official addressing a House transportation panel Oct. 22 touted a disaster mitigation program established last year.

October 22, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

Fatalities in Crashes Involving Large Trucks Increased by Just Under 1% From 2017 to 2018

Fatalities in crashes involving large trucks increased by just under 1% from 2017 to 2018, to 4,951 from 4,905, according to statistics released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

October 22, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA Says Drug, Alcohol Clearinghouse Will Be Open to Other Agencies

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced its plans to permit Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse records to be disclosed to agencies outside the U.S. Department of Transportation to ensure compliance with drug testing regulations.

October 22, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

US House Members Propose Reforms to Infrastructure Construction Process

Legislation that seeks to advance infrastructure projects through innovative and open competition among suppliers recently was introduced by a bipartisan group of policymakers in the U.S. House of Representatives.

October 21, 2019
Government, Safety

Infrastructure Plans Approved for Oklahoma’s Future

The Oklahoma Transportation Commission recently approved three plans that will steer infrastructure projects in the coming years.

October 18, 2019
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Russia’s Yandex Joins the Self-Driving Car Million-Mile Club

Yandex NV, Russia’s largest internet firm, said its self-driving cars have passed 1 million miles in fully autonomous driving since it started testing the technology in December 2017, joining an elite group in the emerging robotaxi industry.

October 18, 2019