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.

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US Sues Ship Owner, Operator Over Baltimore Bridge Collapse

The Justice Department is seeking $100 million to cover costs the U.S. incurred after the cargo ship Dali destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge and brought the Port of Baltimore to a standstill.

September 18, 2024
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Long Trains Pose Derailment Danger, Report Says

OMAHA, Neb. — As freight trains have grown longer, the U.S. has seen an increase in the number of a certain type of derailment, the National Academies of Sciences said.

September 18, 2024
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Jury Rules Against Daimler in $160 Million Liability Verdict

An Alabama state jury has issued a $160 million verdict against DTNA in a product liability case involving a driver who became quadriplegic after a 2022 rollover accident.

September 17, 2024
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Perspective: Cargo Integrity Plan Reduces Risk

Supply chain disruptions are becoming more common, but one factor that often gets overlooked in conversations about intermodal risk management is the importance of cargo integrity.

September 16, 2024
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NTSB Describes Effort to Douse Tesla Semi Fire

WASHINGTON — California firefighters had to douse a flaming battery in a Tesla Semi with about 50,000 gallons of water to extinguish flames after a crash, NTSB said Sept. 12.

September 13, 2024
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Loose Electrical Cable Found on Ship That Hit Key Bridge

BALTIMORE — Investigators working to pinpoint the cause of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse discovered a loose cable that could have caused electrical issues on the Dali.

September 13, 2024
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NHTSA Investigates Safety Issue Reported in VinFast Cars

A U.S. regulator has opened a preliminary investigation into some electric vehicles manufactured by Vietnam’s VinFast Auto Ltd. over a safety issue.

September 12, 2024
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Hurricane Francine Nears Louisiana as Category 2 Storm

MORGAN CITY, La. — Hurricane Francine barreled toward Louisiana on Sept. 11, strengthening to a Category 2 storm that could bring deadly storm surge to the U.S. Gulf Coast.

September 11, 2024
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Michigan State Police Experiment With ELD Road Safety Messages

Michigan State Police have launched an electronic messaging experiment enlisting truck drivers to help avoid accidents by receiving road safety alerts sent to their ELDs. 

September 11, 2024
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Driving Simulators Help Trucking Companies Recruit New Talent

For CDL trainers and some fleets, truck driving simulators are among the most innovative and realistic ways to teach new drivers.

September 11, 2024