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.

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Plus Ramps Up Autonomous Truck Testing in Texas, Sweden

Automated driving technology company Plus has been ramping up on-road testing of autonomous heavy-duty trucks in the United States and Europe in cooperation with Traton Group.

October 31, 2024
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FHWA Awards $96M to 16 States for High-Tech Safety Projects

For truckers, Maine was awarded $5.2 million to offset a $6.5 million project to develop real-time hazard alerts about congestion, bad weather and height restrictions on low bridges.

October 31, 2024
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CISA Issues Global Cyber Plan to Protect US Infrastructure

CISA released an international plan outlining steps to work more with overseas stakeholders to better safeguard online interconnections with the U.S. supply chain.

October 30, 2024
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Biden Again Calls on Congress to Support Baltimore

President Joe Biden urged lawmakers to approve funds for rebuilding the Port of Baltimore area during Congress’ post-election work period.

October 30, 2024
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Trucking Stakeholders Tackle Biggest Cybersecurity Concerns

CLEVELAND — Trucking is dealing with an evolving cybersecurity environment that raised concerns among industry experts during a panel discussion Oct. 28.

October 30, 2024
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Buttigieg, Lawmakers Tout IIJA on Third Anniversary

Approaching the three-year anniversary of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Pete Buttigieg is pointing to the law’s impact on communities and commercial corridors.

October 29, 2024
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Torc Validates Fully Driverless Truck on Test Track

Since May, the independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck has been conducting fully driverless truck tests on a multi-lane test track in Texas, the company revealed Oct. 29.

October 29, 2024
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White House Adviser Addresses Fleets’ Need for Cybersecurity

CLEVELAND — White House official Stephen Viña stressed the importance of trucking cybersecurity Oct. 28 even as carriers adapt to an unknown technological future.

October 29, 2024
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Hyundai Nexo SUV Recalled Over Potentially Explosive Leak

Hyundai is recalling its hydrogen-powered Nexo SUV model in the United States for a fix after safety watchdogs warned of a potentially explosive fuel leak.

October 25, 2024
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Samsara Releases AI-Enabled Drowsy Driving Detection

Fleet technology provider Samsara has released a new safety feature that proactively detects and mitigates drowsy driving through artificial intelligence.

October 25, 2024