Senior congressional Republicans recently called on the Biden administration to abandon an emissions rule EPA聽 issued earlier this year specific to the freight sector.
July 8, 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.
Congressional Republicans Target EPA Rule
Sweet 15: XPO鈥檚 Sweeney Bound for NTDC Again
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. 鈥 XPO tank truck driver Richard Sweeney reigned over a deep field to win the Massachusetts trucking championships in early June and advance to his 15th NTDC.
July 3, 2024Idaho Offers Alerts to Carriers of Driver Record Changes
The Idaho Transportation Department is offering motor carriers an online service that issues alerts about driving license changes, such as expiration dates for CDLs.
July 3, 2024Houthi Threat Triggers Surge in Pirate Attacks Off Somalia
Attacks by Iran-backed Houthi militants on the Red Sea have reinvigorated piracy networks in Somalia, with criminal groups growing in both number and force, a European naval commander said.
July 3, 2024Kentucky College Offering Evening CDL Classes to Meet Demand
Kentucky鈥檚 Gateway Community & Technical College is offering its first commercial driver license evening classes to help meet demand for new truck drivers in the state.
July 2, 2024Biden Proposes Rule to Protect Workers From Extreme Heat
WASHINGTON 鈥 President Joe Biden proposed a new rule to address excessive heat in the workplace, warning that high temperatures are the country鈥檚 leading weather-related killer.
July 2, 2024White House Seeks Funds for Baltimore Bridge Repairs
The leader of the Senate budget panel endorsed a recent emergency funding request from the White House specific to repairing a bridge that collapsed in Baltimore this year.
July 2, 2024Securing Legacy Maintenance Software
Outdated fleet software puts your company at risk of cyberattacks. One breach can cripple operations and finances. Download the National Motor Freight Traffic Association Inc.鈥檚 (NMFTA)鈩 whitepaper to learn about new threats, vulnerabilities, and solutions for securing your legacy systems.
July 1, 2024US Chamber Files Amicus Brief in Werner Verdict
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has filed a 鈥渇riend of the court鈥 brief with the Texas Supreme Court asking the court to reject a $100 million lower-court jury verdict against Werner Enterprises.
July 1, 2024Global Sea Transport Leaps Most Since 2010 After Attacks
A gauge of global sea transport is heading for its biggest annual jump since 2010 after attacks in the Red Sea have forced ships to travel longer distances.
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