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.

GovernmentBusinessSafety

FHWA Announces Funding Opportunity for Transportation Technology Grants

The Federal Highway Administration recently announced the availability of $60 million in grant funding for states and cities pursuing projects that involve transportation technologies.

June 17, 2019
BusinessEquipmentSafety

If You Got It, Indiana鈥檚 鈥楳r. Safety鈥 Probably Brought It

Nearly a week after a U.S. House transportation policy panel heard from trucking industry leaders and stakeholders, we thought it would be worthwhile to share the perspective from one of the safest commercial drivers in the country. Meet Robert 鈥淏o鈥 Gordon, aka "Mr. Safety." Here's your Capitol Agenda look ahead to the week for trucking on Capitol Hill.

June 17, 2019
BusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

ZF Showcases Steering Assistance as Next Advance in Truck Safety

EAST LIBERTY, Ohio 鈥 ZF Group recently showcased its latest automated steering technology, offering a preview of the next advances in driver assistance that will soon become available in commercial trucks.

June 17, 2019
BusinessSafety

Balancing Work, Family Key for California Grand Champion Steve Hutton

Steve Hutton of Walmart Transportation first started driving at 23 to support his family. Sixteen years later, the job has become not just a source of income, but a rewarding career.

June 17, 2019
GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuel

Amazon, ExxonMobil Among Corporations Called Out Over Climate Transparency

Amazon.com, Exxon Mobil Corp. and Volvo are among more than 700 companies being targeted in a campaign backed by a large group of investors advocating for greater transparency when it comes to environmental impact.

June 17, 2019
BusinessSafety

After 20 Years, Gary Wrobel Returns to Winner鈥檚 Circle and Adds Michigan Grand Champion Title

Gary Wrobel first earned a No. 1 finish in the 5-Axle competition at the Michigan Truck Driving Championships in 1999. Twenty years later, he won the 5-Axle again, and added the Grand Champion title at the competition June 7-8.

June 17, 2019
BusinessSafety

Walmart鈥檚 Mike White Wins Indiana, Is Hungry for More

INDIANAPOLIS 鈥 Charles 鈥淢ike鈥 White of Walmart Transportation is not one to rest on his laurels.

June 14, 2019
BusinessSafety

2019 Rhode Island Truck Driving Championships

Scenes from the Rhode Island Truck Driving Championships held June 1 in Pawtucket.

June 14, 2019
BusinessSafety

Don Logan's Absence Leaves Kansas Field Wide Open

At first glance, the Kansas Truck Driving Championships might be more notable by who is absent than who will be the ultimate winner. FedEx Freight Ace Don Logan, last year鈥檚 Grand Champ out of the Tank Truck division, isn鈥檛 competing at Kansas Expocentre in Topeka on June 14-15.

June 14, 2019
GovernmentBusinessSafetyAutonomous

FMCSA Chief Ray Martinez to Address Senators June 19

Ray Martinez, the country鈥檚 top trucking regulator, is scheduled to appear before the Senate Commerce Committee on June 19.

June 13, 2019