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, Safety

Cargo Thefts Down, but Reporting Problems Remain

There were 115 cargo thefts in the United States in the first quarter with an average loss value per incident of $117,283, according to Sensitech鈥檚 SensiGuard Supply Chain Intelligence Center.

May 22, 2018
Government, Business, Safety

Charleston Bridge Closure Stymies Freight, Passenger Traffic

An emergency interstate bridge closure in Charleston, S.C., has snarled passenger and freight traffic around the area, which is home to the state鈥檚 most prominent port.

May 22, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics, TCA

Wi-Fi in the Road? Kansas City Start-Up Developing 鈥楽mart鈥 Pavement

Self-driving cars have captured the limelight when it comes to how you鈥檒l get around in the future, but one Kansas City technology start-up is looking at the road itself.

May 21, 2018
Business, Technology, Safety

Continental Offers ELD Rebate

Six months after most commercial trucks were required to have a working electronic logging device, Continental Automotive Systems is offering fleets and owner-operators a 鈥渄o over鈥 if they are unhappy with the ELD they decided upon last year.

May 21, 2018
Business, Safety

XPO鈥檚 Joseph Hicks Wins Big in Rhode Island Truck Rodeo

The 3-axle class at the Rhode Island Truck Driving Championships was dominated by Joseph Hicks of XPO Logistics.

May 21, 2018
Business, Safety

Rhode Island State Truck Driving Championships

Photo coverage of winners and scenes from the 2018 Rhode Island Truck Driving Championships on May 12 in Pawtucket, R.I.

May 21, 2018
Government, Business, Safety

Capitol Agenda for the Week of May 21: Summer in the City

After we dig out those picnic baskets from our coat closets, and pack the car with beach umbrellas, towels and sunblock, we鈥檒l mentally prepare ourselves to sit inside our cars with our loved ones in bumper-to-bumper traffic this Memorial Day. A look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

May 21, 2018
Business, Safety

2018 Kentucky Truck Driving Championships

From pre-trip inspections to on-course maneuvering 鈥 including during a downpour 鈥 get a taste of what state truck driving championships are like with this video from Kentucky's 2018 event.

May 21, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Gov. John Kasich Opens Ohio Roads to Autonomous Testing

Ohio鈥檚 public roads and highways are open to autonomous vehicle testing as mandated in an executive order recently signed by Gov. John Kasich.

May 21, 2018
Business, Safety

2018 Rhode Island Truck Driving Championship

Mohamed Karimi, a driver for FedEx Freight, maneuvers the course during the 2018 Rhode Island Truck Driving Championship on May 12.

May 18, 2018