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, TCA

Illinois Community College Adds CDL Classes to Fill Growing Demand for Truck Drivers

Sauk Valley Community College in Illinois is ramping up its commercial driver鈥檚 license training, adding classes to funnel more workers into the region鈥檚 top-growing occupation.

August 8, 2017
Business, Safety, Logistics

Analysis: In Brazil, Highway Robbery Is a Growth Industry

Forget Blackbeard and the Amazon River pirates. Some of the most fearsome and efficient New World predators these days navigate the asphalt.

August 7, 2017
Government, Safety

Senate Confirms Sumwalt for NTSB Chairmanship

Robert Sumwalt will serve as chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board after the Senate confirmed him to the post Aug. 3.

August 7, 2017
Business, Safety

ATA Leaders Express Support for 鈥楽uper Bowl of Safety鈥 Competitors

The 428 commercial drivers taking part this year in the National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships embody the commitment to safety promoted across the industry, said Kevin Burch, the chairman of American Trucking Associations.

August 7, 2017
Government, Safety

FMCSA Takes a Step Closer to Removing Exemption Requirement for Diabetic Drivers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has taken another step toward removal of a requirement that all drivers with insulin-treated diabetes seek a formal exemption to be allowed behind the wheel.

August 7, 2017
Business, Safety

CarriersEdge Highlights Ways to Reduce Distracted Driving

CarriersEdge, a provider of online safety and compliance training tools, introduced a course for truck drivers on methods for minimizing distracted driving.

August 5, 2017
Government, Safety

Truck, Rail Regulators Withdraw Sleep Apnea Proposal

Regulators for the FMCSA and FRA announce plans to formally withdraw a 2016 advance notice of proposed rulemaking regarding sleep anea.

August 4, 2017
Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics, TCA

Channel Pilots Use Simulator to Practice With Behemoth Neopanamax Ships

Capt. Tom Goodwin stood on the bridge of an oil tanker and looked upon the familiar Bayport Container Terminal. But instead of peering out a vessel鈥檚 front windows, he was in a high-tech simulator gazing intently at 13 monitors.

August 4, 2017
Government, Safety

Fla. County Receives Federal Grant to Improve Railway

The Department of Transportation has approved an $8.67 million grant for Taylor County, Fla., to revitalize 80 miles of railway between Florida and Georgia, Rep. Neal Dunn (R-Fla.) has announced.

August 4, 2017
Government, Safety

NTSB, FMCSA Grapple With Synthetic Drugs Issues

A 2014 Oklahoma crash has put a spotlight on the potential problems associated with the synthetic cannabinoid class of drugs such as 鈥淜2鈥 or 鈥淪pice鈥 that has been sold in convenience stores, gas stations and on the internet, but also remain a popular product on the street.

August 4, 2017