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

FMCSA Releases Payment Options for Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released query plans, including pricing options, for trucking companies seeking to use the agency’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

August 21, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

Mid-America States Win AASHTO Honors

Six Midwestern states recently earned awards for outstanding transportation projects from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.

August 20, 2019
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Colorado DOT Unveils Truck Safety Program for Mountainous Driving

The Colorado Department of Transportation has launched a safety program geared toward truckers who traverse mountainous terrain.

August 20, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

New Jersey Steps Up Efforts to Identify Misclassified Workers

The New Jersey Department of Labor and U.S. Department of Labor signed a joint agreement to step up efforts to protect employees, including truck drivers, from illegal misclassification as independent contractors.

August 20, 2019
Business, Safety

2019 NTDC Awards Ceremony

Check out video of the winners in each of the nine classes and hear Grand Champion Scott Woodrome's victory speech.

August 19, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

2019 NTDC Videos

Sights and sounds from the state truck driving championships.

August 19, 2019
Government, Technology, Safety

FRA Announces $244 Million in Grant Availability

More than $244 million in grants is available for projects that improve safety, efficiency and reliability, federal railroad regulators announced this month.

August 19, 2019
Business, Safety, Breaking News

FedEx Freight's Scott Woodrome Repeats as NTDC Grand Champion

PITTSBURGH — For the first time in 20 years, a driver has won top honors at the National Truck Driving Championships two years in a row.

August 17, 2019
Business, Safety

Nebraska’s Benjamin Schropfer Earns NAIC Crown

PITTSBURGH — Benjamin Schropfer of the Nebraska State Patrol has been crowned the Jimmy K. Ammons Grand Champion of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s North American Inspectors Championship for 2019.

August 17, 2019
Business, Safety

NTDC Awards Photo Gallery

2019 National Truck Driving Championships, National Step Van Driving Championships and North American Inspectors Championship winners.

August 17, 2019