The Department of Transportation said Wednesday its freight transportation services index rose 1.4% in May from a year ago.
July 13, 2011Trucking 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.
Bendix to Buy Iterisā Vehicle Sensors Business for $14 Million
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems said late Monday it will acquire Iteris Inc.ās vehicle sensors business, includingĀ Iterisā lane departure warning system.
July 25, 2011Letters: Surety Bonds, Road Safety
I am writing regarding my opposition to the recent bill in Congress to raise broker surety bonds to $100,000 (āBill Would Mandate Bond of $100,000 for Brokers,ā 7-4, p. 3).
July 25, 2011New N.Y. Law Requires Some Trucks to Have Convex Mirrors
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) has signed a bill requiring trucks registered in the state and operating in New York City to have convex mirrors on the front of the vehicles.
July 19, 2011ATA Supports MADDās Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving
American Trucking Associations this week expressed its support for the group Mothers Against Drunk DrivingāsĀ campaign to eliminate drunk driving.
July 19, 2011Letters: Horse-Moving Bill, āGator Back Peels,ā More About Brokers
In your article about bill number S. 1281 on July 4, the focus should have been on safe transport, not on banning one specialized form of transportation.
July 18, 2011DOT Freight Index Rose 1.4% in May
Opening the Border
Congratulations to the U.S. Department of Transportation for finalizing the cross-border trucking program with Mexico.
July 11, 2011Opinion: Please, DOT, Flip the Switch for PSP
When the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration finally launched its Pre-Employment Screening Program in May 2010, it represented a huge leap forward for improving the safety of Americaās highways.
July 7, 2011N.Y. City Not Ticketing Trucks, Pending Appeal on Decals
New York City recently announced that it is not enforcing its truck decal requirement and has asked the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to reconsider a ruling that the city cannot require truckers to have such identification.
July 5, 2011Truck Groups Defend La.ās Anti-Indemnification Law
American Trucking Associations and the Louisiana Motor Transport Association have filed a brief supporting Louisianaās anti-indemnification law against a lawsuit that calls it unconstitutional.
July 5, 2011Follow Us
Trending
Newsletter Signup
Subscribe to Transport Topics