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, Equipment, Safety

Capitol Agenda for the Week of Dec. 10: Just in Time for the Holidays

Ahead of the Dec. 11 announcement of the next BUILD grant recipients, a few members of Congress have alerted the public about extra funds headed to their districts to help alleviate the cost of infrastructure projects.

December 10, 2018
Government, Business, Safety

ASCE’s December Scorecards Reveal Cs for Montana, Nevada

Montana and Nevada, the states that the American Society of Civil Engineers assessed in December, earned overall C grades for infrastructure.

December 10, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Awake and Aware

Distracted and drowsy driving creates risk for drivers as well as fleets, but various forms of technology can alert drivers to these hazards and enable fleets to tailor training to prevent future events.

December 7, 2018
Business, Technology, Safety

Cybercrime: Yes, It Can Happen to Your Fleet

Cyberattacks have become one of the top risks facing U.S. businesses, and trucking and logistics companies are no exception. Despite the increasing sophistication of these attacks, it’s still tempting to dismiss the threat — to think it’ll never happen to you. But the danger is very real and must be taken seriously by transportation firms of all sizes.

December 7, 2018
Business, Safety

DOT’s Committee Against Human Trafficking Holds First Meeting

WASHINGTON — Targeted outreach efforts and training are key to reaching industry representatives who can aid in the fight against human trafficking, according to Kendis Paris, executive director of Truckers Against Trafficking.

December 6, 2018
Government, Business, Safety

Port Leaders Express Concern Over Funding Demands From CBP

The trade association that represents the nation’s ports has written to the leadership of United States Customs and Border Protection expressing concern about the costs that CBP expects ports to absorb for new and upgraded facilities to house CBP staff.

December 5, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Overdue Guidelines for Hair-Sample Testing Crawl Toward Next Step

ROCKVILLE, Md. — A draft of proposed mandatory federal guidelines for drug testing using hair samples continues to slowly wind its way through the federal bureaucracy, still months — or perhaps longer — away from being released for public comment.

December 4, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

FMCSA to Outline Priorities at TRB Session Jan. 15

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is scheduled to host its annual policy review session at the Transportation Research Board’s annual meeting Jan. 15, the agency announced this week.

December 4, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

FMCSA Seeks Comments on Vehicle Maintenance Practices

Federal trucking regulators have issued a request for comments on the role that vehicle maintenance plays in motor carrier safety. The responses will be included in research that will use online surveys to obtain data to address the study’s objectives.

December 4, 2018
Government, Business, Safety, Letters to the Editor

Letter: Keep Urging Young People to Pick Trucking as a Career

I read with interest your excellent article highlighting college students’ participation at ATA’s Management Conference & Exhibition in October in Austin.

December 4, 2018