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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Montana Building New I-90 Rest Area to Expand Truck Parking

The Montana State Department of Transportation is refurbishing two eastbound and westbound rest areas on Interstate 90 near Billings to increase truck parking and add a new weigh station.

September 3, 2024
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Germany Issues Airfreight Security Alert

BERLIN 鈥 German security authorities are warning of 鈥渦nconventional incendiary devices鈥 being sent via freight service providers after several incidents in which parcels sent by private individuals across Europe caught fire while in transit.

September 3, 2024
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FMCSA Grants $3.5 Million for CDL Training at 27 Schools

Texas, Iowa, Maryland, Oregon and Pennsylvania are the biggest beneficiaries from the Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training grant program funding.

September 3, 2024
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US Reports 28th Death From Exploding Takata Air Bag Inflators

DETROIT 鈥 Another death has been linked to dangerous Takata air bag inflators by U.S. regulators, the 28th in the United States.

September 3, 2024
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DEA Won't Decide on Marijuana Until After Election

WASHINGTON 鈥 A decision on whether to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug won鈥檛 come until after the November presidential election.

September 3, 2024
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Why Seed-Key Exchange Isn鈥檛 Protecting Your Fleet

Outdated security methods like seed-key exchange leave your fleet vulnerable to cyberattacks, risking critical system control. Discover how to upgrade to stronger protections to safeguard your fleet and operations. Download the National Motor Freight Traffic Association Inc.鈥檚 (NMFTA)鈩 free guide now.

September 1, 2024
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Unlock Safer Roads: Transform Fleet Safety with Data

Discover how leveraging data-driven insights can revolutionize your fleet's safety practices. This whitepaper explores key strategies to enhance driver behavior, reduce accidents, and improve compliance, helping you create safer, more efficient transportation operations.聽

September 1, 2024
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Tornado Derails 43 BNSF Train Cars in North Dakota

STEELE, N.D. 鈥 Strong winds knocked nearly four dozen train cars off a track in North Dakota, part of a storm system that spurred reports of five tornadoes across the Dakotas.

August 29, 2024
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Trucking Reacts to DEA Proposal to Downgrade Marijuana

A DEA proposal to downgrade marijuana from the most serious category of federal drug offenses to a lesser category has drawn more than 43,000 comments from groups and individuals.

August 29, 2024
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Truck Driver Pay Drops 7.4% in Q2 as Freight Keeps Slumping, Reports Say

The trucking industry continued to experience a decline in driver compensation during the second quarter, with much of that led by lackluster starting pay.

August 29, 2024