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

Senate Bill Would Ease HOS, ELD Demands on Livestock Haulers

A bipartisan group of senators recently introduced a bill that would relax both electronic logging device and hours-of-service requirements for livestock haulers.

May 31, 2018
Business, Safety, Top 100

UPS Truck Explosion at Kentucky Facility Under Investigation

State officials are investigating a May 30 truck explosion at a UPS Inc. maintenance facility in Lexington, Ky., that injured two workers.

May 31, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel

CARB Approves Tougher Opacity Limits

The California Air Resources Board has approved amendments to toughen state standards on heavy truck smoke opacity limits as well as require motor carriers with two or more trucks to report their annual smoke test results to the agency.

May 30, 2018
Government, Technology, Safety, Logistics

Public Input Wanted for Virginia’s I-81 Improvement Study

Virginia transportation officials have planned a series of meetings in June to gather public feedback as their study of the Interstate 81 corridor takes shape.

May 30, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Senate Bill Would Ease HOS, ELD Demands for Ag Haulers

A bipartisan group of senators recently introduced a bill that would relax both electronic logging device and hours-of-service requirements for livestock haulers.

May 29, 2018
Government, Business, Safety

HOS Rules Relaxed as Subtropical Storm Moves Through Southeast

Hours-of-service rules are being relaxed in seven states as Subtropical Storm Alberto bears down on the Southeast.

May 29, 2018
Business, Safety

Ohio State Truck Driving Championships

Photo coverage of winners and scenes from the 2018 Ohio Truck Driving Championships May 18-19 in Sandusky, Ohio. (Randy DePuy for Ohio Trucking Association)

May 29, 2018
Government, Business, Safety

DOT Launches BUILD Grant Webinar Series

The U.S. Department of Transportation launched the first of a series of webinars May 24 to teach people how to compete for Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development, or BUILD, discretionary grants.

May 25, 2018
Government, Business, Safety

Idaho Infrastructure Faces Multibillion-Dollar Shortfall, ASCE Indicates

Idaho received a C- on the American Society of Civil Engineers’ most recent infrastructure report card, and state transportation officials are willing to weigh funding mechanisms in order to finance needed maintenance and repairs.

May 25, 2018
Business, Safety

North Carolina State Truck Driving Championships

Photo coverage of winners from the 2018 North Carolina Truck Driving Championships May 18-19 in Charlotte, N.C. (Photos courtesy of the North Carolina Trucking Association)

May 25, 2018