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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ATA Says California Reefer Rule Is Unfair

California’s new emission-reduction rule for transport refrigeration units unfairly imposes air quality standards on out-of-state carriers, attorneys for American Trucking Associations and the Truckload Carriers Association told a federal appeals court.

August 19, 2009
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Patriot Sells Flatbed Unit Sunbelt Transport

Patriot Transportation Holding lost $402,000 in its fiscal third quarter and the company said it sold flatbed carrier unit Sunbelt Transport.

August 17, 2009
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Opinion: Survive the Slump: Invest in Technology

Though it’s true that many transportation companies are cutting back on expenses during this sluggish economy, carefully calculated investments in information technology can bring both immediate payback and long-term success.

August 17, 2009
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Letters: Reregulation (Cont’d.), Fighting Back

This is just a comment on the letter headlined “Safety, Reregulation†that ran in the July 20 issue.

August 17, 2009
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Stock Market/Oil Price Two-Step

The new economic Siamese twins, namely the stock market and oil prices, are continuing to rise in lockstep, bringing relief and pain to consumers — and the national economy — simultaneously.

August 17, 2009
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ATA Launches Webinar Series

American Trucking Associations has launched a monthly series of industry-related webinars available to its members for free.

August 17, 2009
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Record Number of Truckers Head to Pittsburgh to Compete in Annual ‘Super Bowl of Safety’

Despite a challenging economic climate, a record number of drivers will participate in the National Truck Driving Championships this week.

August 17, 2009
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Biodiesel Group Says EPA Rule Threatens Future Production

A proposed U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rule designed to expand biofuel use actually has brought the biodiesel market “to a grinding halt,†because it does not allow most blends of soy oil, according to the National Biodiesel Board.

August 17, 2009
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Oberstar Blasts White House over 18-Month Road Bill Delay

Rep. James Oberstar, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, accused the White House of running for cover in its push to delay consideration of a new highway bill for 18 months.

August 17, 2009
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Rural Highway System Is Vital to Commerce, S.D. Trucking Executive Tells Senate Panel

Future U.S. economic vitality depends on an adequately funded rural road system that can accommodate heavier trucks, a South Dakota trucking company president told a Senate committee last week.

August 17, 2009