DETROIT 鈥 Most electronic systems that take on some driving tasks for humans don鈥檛 adequately make sure drivers are paying attention, according to an insurance industry study.
March 12, 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.
IIHS Faults Automated Driving Systems on Driver Attention
Navistar Partners With Plus on Hub-to-Hub Autonomous Trucks
Truck maker Navistar Inc. has partnered with Plus, a developer of automated driving technology, to pave the way for hub-to-hub autonomous Class 8 trucks.
March 12, 2024Container Shipping Through Red Sea Falls Again
HAMBURG, Germany 鈥 Container shipping through the Red Sea and Suez Canal has declined again in response to the conflict in the Middle East, after recovering to some extent.
March 11, 2024Norfolk Southern Alone Should Pay for Cleanup, Judge Says
Norfolk Southern alone will be responsible for paying for the cleanup after last year鈥檚 fiery train derailment in eastern Ohio, a federal judge ruled.
March 8, 202425 States File Suit to Block EPA Rule on Soot Pollution
WASHINGTON 鈥 A new EPA rule that sets tougher standards for deadly soot pollution faced a barrage of legal challenges March 6, as 25 Republican-led states filed lawsuits seeking to block it.
March 6, 2024Anchor From Houthi-Sunk Ship May Have Severed Red Sea Cables
The anchor of a cargo ship that was attacked by Houthi militants was the most likely cause of damage to three telecommunications cables in the Red Sea in late February.
March 6, 2024Trucking Leaders, FMCSA Promote Safety Investments
NEW ORLEANS 鈥 ATA highlighted fleets鈥 increasing investments in safety programs while industry regulators outlined a plan to continue promoting adoption of driver-assist technologies.
March 5, 2024TMC-Fullbay Report: Repair Shop Sales, Labor Rates Rise
NEW ORLEANS 鈥 Heavy-duty repair shops continued to grow their sales last year as labor rates climbed, according to a report from TMC and Fullbay, a provider of repair shop management software.
March 5, 2024Ohio Debuts Warning Signs to Deter Rear-End Highway Crashes
Ohio is putting wrong-way driver technology to use in a new 鈥渆nd-of-queue鈥 warning sign system to deter deadly rear-end crashes at 13 dangerous highway areas.
March 5, 2024Orlando鈥檚 Self-Driving Shuttle Restarts
Sidelined for four months following a crash, Orlando鈥檚 self-driving bus downtown planned a restart of its test runs March 5.
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