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, Government

Trailer Bridge to Be Delisted by Nasdaq

A day after announcing its bankruptcy filing, Trailer Bridge said late Thursday that its stock will be delisted by Nasdaq on Nov. 28.

November 18, 2011
Safety

FMSCA Figures Show Improved Trucking Safety Record

The number of large truck-involved fatal crashes declined by nearly one-third from 2007-2009, according to a new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration statistical report.

November 17, 2011
Government, Business, Safety

Mica Praises Senate but Cites Concern on Highway Bill Approach

House Transportation Committee Chairman John Mica (R-Fla.) has sent a letter to his counterpart in the Senate congratulating her on the introduction of a surface transportation bill but taking issue with her two-year approach.

November 15, 2011
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

NTSB Rejects Tank Carriers鈥 Request in Wetlines Case

The National Transportation Safety Board has rejected a request to reconsider its findings in a聽1997 fatal accident used to justify stricter wetlines rules.

November 15, 2011
Business, Government, Safety, Fuel, Autonomous

Driver Shortage, Tight Fleet Capacity Fuel Growth of Intermodal Shipping

The truck driver shortage and related fleet capacity constraints are driving strong growth in domestic intermodal hauling as carriers and shippers try to ensure they have freight-moving options in the months ahead, industry experts said.

November 14, 2011
Government, Business, Safety, Autonomous

So. Calif. Ports to Ban Trucks Older Than Model Year 2006

Beginning Jan. 1, all trucks with engine year 2006 and older will be banned from marine terminals at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, port officials said.

November 8, 2011
Letters to the Editor, Business, Safety, Government, Autonomous

Letters: New Volvo Drivetrain, HOS Rules

I鈥檓 writing in response to the Oct. 3 article about the 鈥渘ew鈥 Volvo drivetrain package: 鈥淰olvo Offers New Powertrain Package for VN Trucks.鈥

October 31, 2011
Business, Safety, Logistics

3PL Transplace Merges With Celtic International

Transplace Inc. has merged with intermodal marketing company Celtic International Inc. to create a $1 billion North American logistics provider.

October 27, 2011
Letters to the Editor, Business, Safety, Government, Autonomous

Letters: Highway Terrorists, Broker Bond Issues

I own a small motor carrier and drive as well. In the past 38 years, I have driven trucks all across the United States, both regional and cross country, and I am reaching the end of my career with more than 3 million safe miles covered.

October 24, 2011
Safety

Carriers Can Save 鈥楢 Ton of Money鈥 Keeping Drivers Healthy, Celadon鈥檚 Russell Says

GRAPEVINE, Texas 鈥 Celadon Group has turned employees鈥 health-care costs from a liability into millions of dollars in savings by making access to care and education more accessible, the head of the truckload carrier said.

October 24, 2011