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.

Equipment, Safety

2017 NTDC: Bumper Cam Skills Competition

Go along for the ride via "Bumper Cam" as a driver maneuvers on the National Truck Driving Championships skills test course at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.

August 11, 2017
Safety

Having Trouble Hearing at NTDC? Blame Wal-Mart鈥檚 Fans

ORLANDO, Fla. 鈥 Wal-Mart fans cheered their drivers at every turn at the National Truck Driving Championships.

August 10, 2017
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Drivers Celebrate Safety as NTDC Kicks Into High Gear

ORLANDO, Fla. 鈥 Hundreds of drivers set to compete in the National Truck Driving Championships were asked to first pledge a commitment to safety, honesty and respect.

August 10, 2017
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

As Robots Take the Wheel, Driving Skills Begin to Hit the Skids

If your car can hit the brakes in an emergency and check your blind spots, will that make you a worse driver? Increasingly, automakers are worrying it may.

August 10, 2017
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

ELDs Must Be Registered at FMCSA, Official Reminds Safety Inspectors

ORLANDO, Fla. 鈥 Electronic logging devices need to be registered with the federal trucking regulatory agency in order to be valid, an agency official reminded law enforcement officials on Aug. 9.

August 9, 2017
Business, Equipment, Safety

Confident Rookies, Veterans Review Course on NTDC鈥檚 First Day

ORLANDO, Fla. 鈥 Miguel 鈥淢ikey鈥 Corral, a FedEx Freight driver making his second appearance at a National Truck Driving Championship, intends to be repetitive and consistent during the next few days of competition.

August 9, 2017
Safety

ATRI Produces First Findings for Younger Driver Assessment Tool

The American Transportation Research Institute has released preliminary findings on a tool assessing whether young people鈥檚 characteristics could indicate if they would make good truck drivers.

August 9, 2017
Government, Safety

10th Anniversary of Bridge Collapse Offers Glimpse at Infrastructure Repair

This month marks the 10th anniversary of a deadly bridge collapse in Minnesota, which shaped one of the earliest conversations about structurally deficient bridges and the significant funding needed to fix or replace infrastructure nationwide.

August 9, 2017
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Cargo Thefts Decline Sharply in Second Quarter, but $17.2 Million Worth of Freight Still Stolen

Thieves stole $17.2 million worth of cargo in the United States and Canada during the second quarter of 2017, down from $35.1 million in the year-ago period, data tracking firm CargoNet reported.

August 9, 2017
Government, Safety

Safety Inspectors Examine Fraudulent Documents, Brush Up on Hazmat Rules

ORLANDO, Fla. 鈥 As the quality of fake licenses and other documents continues to improve, law enforcement officers must keep up to spot the frauds, a safety expert told a group of inspectors at their annual competition.

August 8, 2017