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, Safety

Environmental Services Companies File Joint HOS Exemption Request

Four environmental services companies have submitted a joint application for exemption from hours-of-service regulations to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

August 8, 2018
Business, Equipment, Safety

Tire Safety Starts With the Pre-Trip Inspection

Ensuring that thorough tire inspections are part of every pre-trip checklist can extend tire life and help ensure that truck drivers make it to their destinations safely, tire experts said.

August 8, 2018
Business, Safety

Former Grand Champions Battle Longtime Competitors at NTDC

In a few days, Michael Bills, a 26-year veteran of FedEx Express, will jump in a straight truck at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, for a shot to become the country’s top trucker at the 81st annual National Truck Driving Championships.

August 8, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Ryder Uses Uber Central to Boost Customer Service

Ryder System Inc. announced it is using Uber Central to transport drivers and technicians more easily to and from Ryder and customer locations, resulting in less downtime.

August 7, 2018
Business, Safety

Country’s Top Truckers to Headline ‘Super Bowl of Safety’ Aug. 15-18

In less than two weeks, the trucking world will turn its focus on the 81st annual National Truck Driving Championships, where the country’s next premier commercial driver will be crowned.

August 6, 2018
Government, Safety

Ohio to Receive Funding Boost Through Recent Senate Bill

Ohio transportation projects will receive a funding boost through the recently passed U.S. Senate bill.

August 6, 2018
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Oil Industry Starts Eradicating Ship Fuel Supply Ahead of IMO Mandate

Shippers beware: Oil refineries are starting to eradicate stockpiles of sulfur-rich fuel that powers the merchant fleet in anticipation of a demand collapse in fewer than 18 months.

August 6, 2018
Business, Safety

California Grand Champion Hobie Eirich Conquers the 4-Axle

If you do what you love for a living, you’ll never work a day in your life. Or so the adage goes. For Hobie Eirich of FedEx Freight, driving a 4-axle is a passion that has manifested into the highest honor in his home state of California.

August 3, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel, Editorial

Editorial: Course Corrections Are Part of Progress

In times of great change there are bound to be course corrections, as evidenced by recent developments related to innovations designed to advance the science of moving trucks down the road.

August 2, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Senate-Passed Transportation Funding Bill Includes $1 Billion in Infrastructure Grants

Legislation that would provide $1 billion in infrastructure grants and would extend the electronic logging device waiver for livestock haulers for the next fiscal year easily passed the Senate on Aug. 1.

August 2, 2018