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.

Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Haldex, Wabash Sign Standard Position Agreement

Haldex and Wabash National Corp. announced an agreement through 2021 for Haldex to be the standard brake adjuster and actuator supplier on the Wabash, Transcraft, Benson, Brenner, Beall, Walker and bulk trailer brands.

November 2, 2018
Government, Business, Safety

Port of Everett Receives Nearly $6M Federal Loan for Rail Upgrades

Washington’s Port of Everett was awarded a $5.9 million loan from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Build America Bureau to assist with ongoing rail upgrades at the facility, Secretary Elaine Chao announced.

November 2, 2018
Government, Business, Safety, Autonomous, Editorial

Editorial: Joining Forces to Move Forward

The themes of partnership, outreach and unity were present throughout speeches and presentations at this year’s American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition. Cooperation between ATA and the federal government was a central tenet.

October 30, 2018
Government, Business, Safety

Truckers, Law Enforcement Seek Stronger Relationships on Common Ground

AUSTIN, Texas ­— Mutual interest between law enforcement and truckers over such policy issues as highway safety, security and human trafficking are forging increasing relationships that have historically been less than cordial, according to a panel of law enforcement experts.

October 30, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Driver Shortage Repeats as Top Concern in ATRI Industry Survey

AUSTIN, Texas — For the second year in a row, the national shortage of qualified truck drivers is considered the industry’s most pressing concern, according to an annual report prepared by the American Transportation Research Institute.

October 30, 2018
Business, Safety

America’s Road Team Captain Herschel Evans Honored for Charitable Work

Herschel Evans is the first recipient of the Trucking Cares Foundation Premier Achievement Award. Evans, a driver for Holland and an America’s Road Team captain, was presented with an oversize check for $5,000 at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 29.

October 30, 2018
Business, Equipment, Safety

Mack's Anthem Gets Improved Fuel-Efficiency Package

AUSTIN, Texas — Mack’s Anthem truck with the HE plus package will have as much as a 9.5% improvement in fuel efficiency because of its new aerodynamic package, Mack Trucks Inc. said.

October 29, 2018
Government, Business, Safety

ATA's Chris Spear Calls for Unity, Collaboration Going Forward

AUSTIN, Texas — American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear delivered a message of unity, partnership and the importance of representation at the Management Conference & Exhibition on Oct. 29.

October 29, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Gov. Bruce Rauner Establishes ‘Autonomous Illinois’ Initiative

Gov. Bruce Rauner has directed the Illinois Department of Transportation to establish the “Autonomous Illinois†initiative with the goal of providing a venue to research and test emerging safety technologies.

October 29, 2018
Government, Business, Safety

Proposed Colorado Projects Could Ease Flow of Freight

Although the Colorado Motor Carriers Association is publicly neutral on Propositions 109 and 110, Vice President Patti Gillette acknowledges that the projects recommended would ease congestion and improve safety.

October 29, 2018