Although FMCSA's efforts to streamline the driver verification process are helping fleets reduce risk via the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, it's also reduced the pool of qualified drivers.
April 15, 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.
Drug Clearinghouse Creates Advantages, Challenges for Industry
Truckstop Launches Carrier Vetting Services for Brokers
Truckstop launched three new services aimed at helping brokers ensure they’re doing business with trusted carriers, the company announced April 9.
April 15, 2024Source: Ship That Hit Bridge Had Power Issues While Docked
BALTIMORE — The containership that caused the collapse of a Baltimore bridge experienced apparent electrical issues before it left port but set out anyway, a source told the AP on April 15.
April 15, 2024Wyoming Helps Navigational Apps Improve Road Closure Data
Wyoming is sharing road closure data directly with Google and other navigation companies to save lives when Interstate 80 travelers find themselves stranded in bad weather.
April 12, 2024NHTSA Investigates Ford for Bronco Sport Gas Leaks
DETROIT — NHTSA has opened an investigation into a Ford recall for gas leaks from cracked fuel injectors that can cause engine fires, saying in documents that the remedy doesn’t fix the leaks.
April 12, 2024New West Virginia Law Countering Civil Suit Abuse Starts July 1
Starting July 1, noneconomic damage awards in civil lawsuits in West Virginia involving personal injury or wrongful death claims against CMVs will be no higher than $5 million.
April 11, 2024Congressional Support Builds for Baltimore Aid
Congressional transportation leaders are expressing support for approving emergency assistance to rebuild a bridge and infrastructure after the collapse at the Port of Baltimore.
April 11, 2024Feds: Ford Driver Using Automated System Before Fatal Crash
DETROIT — The driver of a Ford electric SUV involved in a February fatal crash in Texas was using the company's partially automated driving system before the wreck, investigators said.
April 11, 2024NTSB's Report on East Palestine Due Out in June
The head of the National Transportation Safety Board told senators the agency expects to unveil a report in June detailing last year’s freight train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
April 10, 2024NTSB Eyes Ship’s Electrical System After Bridge Crash
Federal investigators looking into what caused a ship to crash into a vital Baltimore bridge last month are homing in on the vessel’s electrical system, NTSB Chair Jennifer °®¶¹´«Ã½ndy said.
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