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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Gov. John Kasich Opens Ohio Roads to Autonomous Testing

Ohio’s 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
BusinessSafety

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
BusinessSafety

Louisiana State Truck Driving Championships

Photo coverage of winners from the 2018 Louisiana Truck Driving Championships on March 23-24 in Baton Rouge, La.

May 18, 2018
BusinessSafety

Delaware State Truck Driving Championships

Photo coverage of winners and scenes from the 2018 Delaware Truck Driving Championships. (Photos courtesy of Delaware Motor Transport Association)

May 18, 2018
BusinessEquipmentSafety

Jacobs Launches Less Complex Engine Brake

Jacobs Vehicle Systems announced its 1.5 Stroke HPD, a new variation of the innovative high power density engine brake that the company introduced on a demonstration truck in 2016.

May 18, 2018
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Meritor Tire Inflation System Available on Vanguard, CIMC Trailers

Meritor Inc. announced its tire inflation system with ThermALERT is a standard/preferred option on Vanguard dry van and CIMC refrigerated trailers.

May 18, 2018
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FedEx Express Driver Mark Brundage Takes °®¶¹´«Ã½ Top Prize in Virginia Championships

Virginia is for lovers, and Mark Brundage loves the 4-axle. Finishing first in the class, Brundage earned the best-in-show trophy at the state’s annual truck driving championships.

May 18, 2018
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Arizona State Truck Driving Championships

Photo coverage of winners from the 2018 Arizona Truck Driving Championships on April 14 in Tempe, Ariz., at Diablo Stadium.

May 18, 2018
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Industry Leaders Lament Infrastructure Delays at Roundtable

WASHINGTON — If the prevailing wisdom seems to be in favor of getting on with repairing old and building new U.S. infrastructure, why does the nation seem to be in a state of inertia in getting the job done?

May 17, 2018