CRAWFORDVILLE, Fla. — Hurricane Helene roared ashore as a powerful Category 4 storm in Florida, trapping residents in rising floodwaters and knocking out power to millions of customers.Â
September 27, 2024Trucking Industry Safety News
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.
Lithium Battery Fire Halts Work at L.A., Long Beach Ports
Several terminals at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are closed Sept. 27 after a big rig overturned on a vital roadway and the lithium batteries it was carrying caught fire.
September 27, 2024Truckstop Rolls Out Automated Risk System for Brokers
Truckstop has introduced a risk assessment system that offers freight brokers automated tools to help address the growing challenge of sophisticated fraud.
September 26, 2024Baltimore Longshoremen Sue Over Bridge Collapse Fallout
BALTIMORE — A group of Baltimore longshoremen has sued the owner and manager of the Dali, the containership that caused the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.
September 26, 2024Innovative Ways to Manage How Regional Enforcement Disparities Impact Your CSA scores
Program Aired: September 26, 2 p.m. ETÂ Join us for a live webinar where we'll explore strategies to enhance your security preparedness and future-proof against emerging threats. We'll cover critical topics such as visualizing and mitigating potential risks, preparing for evolving crime challenges, and effectively managing operational expenses. Special focus will be given to perimeter security assessments and optimizing operational efficiency.
September 26, 2024Watch: ATA Calls on Congress to Streamline Transport Credentials
Essential transportation workers could soon face fewer fees and redundant screenings, thanks to new legislation backed by American Trucking Associations and a coalition of more than 150 supply chain organizations.
September 26, 2024Helene Races Toward Florida as Major Category 3 Storm
CRAWFORDVILLE, Fla. — Fast-moving Hurricane Helene was advancing Sept. 26 across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida, threatening a “catastrophic” storm surge in parts of the state.
September 26, 2024BMW Recalls More Cars After New Issue With Brakes
BMW AG is recalling 270 vehicles in the U.S. to fix improper welding on braking systems supplied by Continental AG, adding to a more widespread issue with the component.
September 26, 2024Judge Approves $600M Settlement for East Palestine Residents
A federal judge approved a $600 million class-action settlement that Norfolk Southern railroad offered to everyone who lived within 20 miles of last year’s derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
September 26, 2024Biden Presses Big Railroads to Offer More Paid Sick Days
The Biden administration is pressuring three major rail companies to provide their workers with paid sick days, aiming to expand the benefit into an industrywide norm.
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