XPO Logistics celebrated drivers with at least 1 million accident-free miles at a two-day celebration in Ann Arbor, Mich., in mid-June, including a question-and-answer session hosted by company CEO Brad Jacobs.
June 22, 2017Business, Safety
XPO Says Thanks a Million to Drivers Safely Reaching Milestone
Government, Business, Safety
Ex-Trooper Pleads Guilty to Accepting Bribes From Trucking Company for Favorable Inspections
A former Texas Department of Public Safety sergeant has pleaded guilty to corruption charges in federal court for accepting bribes from the owner of a Dallas trucking company for favors related to the inspection of his fleet, court records show.
June 22, 2017Government, Safety, Fuel
Truck Driver Drug Test Failure Rate Rises to Highest Level in Seven Years
A new U.S. Department of Transportation drug testing report shows that the overall 2016 lab-reported positive drug test rate for truck drivers and other DOT security-Āsensitive employees rose to its highest level since at least 2009, including year-Āover-Āyear increases in three of five drug categories.
June 20, 2017Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous
Autonomous Vehicles in Nevada Roll Forward With New Legislation
Nevada displayed its dedication to refining autonomous vehicles, with the passage of and signing of Assembly Bill 69, industry officials said.
June 20, 2017Government, Business, Technology, Safety
FMCSA Advisory Panel Backs Plan to Eliminate 12 Vehicle Regulations
A Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration advisory committee agreed to a preliminary plan by the agency to eliminate 12 mostly outdated ānothing burgerā commercial vehicle regulations to comply with President Donald Trumpās executive order intended to ease regulatory burdens on businesses.
June 19, 2017Technology, Safety, Autonomous
Fleets Welcome Safety Benefits of Automation but Donāt Expect to See Driverless Trucks Soon
Truck makers, technology developers and regulators are paving the way for self-driving commercial vehicles, but the future of the industry ultimately will be shaped by fleets and the extent to which they adopt automated driving capabilities.
June 16, 2017Business, Equipment, Safety
Crete Tells Drivers They Can Drive 65
Crete Carrier Corp. will allow drivers to travel up to 65 mph on cruise control, up from the 62 mph limit previously in place.
June 16, 2017Safety
Port of Charleston Reopens After āDirty Bombā Threat
A terminal at the Port of Charleston, S.C., will reopen and the safety zone has been lifted, the U.S. Coast Guard said June 15, after investigating a threat of a "dirty bomb" on a containership.
June 15, 2017Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous
Human Drivers Are Afraid to Hand the Wheel to Robots
Autonomous autos are advancing so rapidly that companiesĀ such as Uber Technologies Inc. and Alphabet Inc.ās Waymo are beginning to offer robot rides to everyday consumers. But it turns out the traveling public may not be ready.
June 15, 2017Government, Safety
Ordered to Cut Regulations, FMCSA Panel Identifies 12 'Nothing Burger' Rules
WASHINGTON ā A Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration advisory committee gave its blessing to a preliminary plan by the agency to eliminate 12 mostly outdated ānothing burgerā commercial vehicle regulations to comply with President Donald Trumpās executive order to ease regulatory burdens on businesses.
June 13, 2017