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.

GovernmentSafety

DOT IG Outlines FMCSA鈥檚 Top Management Challenges for 2020

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is facing challenges in a number of programmatic areas that could play a role in reducing recent increases in fatalities involving large trucks and buses, according to a new report by the Department of Transportation Inspector General.

October 31, 2019
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Donaldson Announces Air Filter Test Results, GeoTab Contract

ATLANTA 鈥 Donaldson Co. said recent tests show the Donaldson PowerCore filters can save fleets up to $215 per truck per year, because the filters provide 27% less restriction.

October 31, 2019
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

PSI Touts TireViewLive鈥檚 Tire Management Benefits at NACV

ATLANTA 鈥 An enhanced feature for tire-pressure monitoring for trucks, tractors and trailers was announced at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show on Oct. 29.

October 29, 2019
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Continental Shows Off Intelligent Tires

ATLANTA 鈥 German tire manufacturer Continental AG unveiled its intelligent steer tires for trucks at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show on Oct. 29.

October 29, 2019
GovernmentBusinessSafety

North American 'Road Blitz' Puts 683 Hazmat Trucks Out of Service

For the first time, the United States and Mexico joined Canada in a weeklong hazardous materials 鈥渞oad blitz鈥 enforcement event, placing more than 7.4% of trucks inspected out-of-service for transportation of dangerous goods or hazmat violations, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance said on Oct. 29.

October 29, 2019
BusinessEquipmentSafetyFuel

Maxion Wheels Debuts Light Wheel, Aerodynamic Cover

ATLANTA 鈥 An optimized design feature led to the production of a wheel weighing in at 64 pounds, one of the new products Maxion Wheels debuted at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show.

October 29, 2019
GovernmentSafety

Kansas DOT Announces Funding Recipients for Local Bridge Replacement Program

The Kansas Department of Transportation will distribute $5 million to dozens of counties through a recently reinstated Local Bridge Improvement Program.

October 29, 2019
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Peterbilt Adds New Features to Meet Market Returning to Normal Demand

ATLANTA 鈥 Peterbilt Motors Co. announced a range of initiatives related to safety, electric vehicles, operational enhancements and its dealers.

October 29, 2019
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

CEOs of Dana, Wabash Say Their Role Is to Embrace Innovation

ATLANTA 鈥 Broad, innovative change is at hand for the commercial vehicle industry, and this moment has executives鈥 full attention, a pair of CEOs of large suppliers said.

October 29, 2019
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

HHS Establishes Guidelines for Oral-Fluid Specimen Drug Testing

The Department of Health and Human Services has established scientific and technical guidelines for the inclusion of oral fluid specimens for use in the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs.

October 28, 2019