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, Safety

Battle of the Banners

COLUMBUS, Ohio — It’s 3 p.m. at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, and the 424 drivers competing in the National Truck Driving Championships have just walked through the course set up on the expansive exhibit hall floor.

August 15, 2018
Business, Safety

NTDC Kicks Off; ‘It’s Just Awesome to Be Here,’ Drivers Say

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The kickoff to the National Truck Driving Championships featured a grand spectacle at the Greater Columbus Convention Center on Aug. 15.

August 15, 2018
Business, Safety

Inspectors Learn, Train as Part of CVSA Competition

COLUMBUS, Ohio — As the nation’s top truck drivers descend on Ohio’s capital for the National Truck Driving Championships, a smaller group of safety enthusiasts — 52 law enforcement officials — has convened to determine who among them is the champion inspector.

August 15, 2018
Business, Safety

NAIC Gets Going

A peek into the North American Inspectors Championship, conducted by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. NAIC is a competition and training event for North American commercial vehicle inspectors. (Photos by John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

August 15, 2018
Business, Safety

Scenes from NTDC 2018

NTDC 2018 is here! More scenes from the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, at the truck driving championships, which conclude Aug. 18. (Photos by John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

August 15, 2018
Safety, Logistics

Italy Bridge Collapse Witness Tells of Truck’s Escape

ROME — A witness to the deadly Genoa highway bridge collapse has provided a dramatic account to Italian television SKY TG24, including a description of how a green truck stopped just short of the abyss.

August 15, 2018
Business, Safety

Five Things to Watch for at NTDC 2018

Five things to watch for at the National Trucking Driving Championships in Columbus, Ohio.

August 14, 2018
Business, Safety

Being Defending Champion Adds Pressure, FedEx’s Roland Bolduc Says

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Winning it all at last year’s National Truck Driving Championships helped elevate Roland Bolduc’s exposure.

August 14, 2018
Business, Safety

Columbus Gets Ready for NTDC

Scenes from the build-up to the National Truck Driving Championships Aug. 15-18 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. (Photos by John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

August 14, 2018
Business, Safety

NTDC Leaders, Volunteers Prep Course Ahead of Championship

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Course preparations are well underway for the 81st National Truck Driving Championships.

August 14, 2018