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, Logistics

Norfolk Southern Turns to Automated Inspection Portals

Norfolk Southern has installed automated inspection portals on its tracks in Ohio — not far from where one of its trains went off the tracks in February and spilled chemicals that caught fire.

October 26, 2023
Business, Safety

ATRI Opens Research on Challenges to Hiring Female Drivers

The American Transportation Research Institute has initiated new research focused on female truck drivers and how more can be brought into the industry.

October 26, 2023
Government, Safety

Congressional Leaders Pledge Progress on FY24 Funding Bills

Newly elected Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer directed their chambers to proceed with fiscal 2024 budget legislation.

October 26, 2023
Business, Technology, Safety, For-Hire

Estes Express IT System Fully Restored, COO Says

Estes Express Lines’ information technology systems are “completely restored” after a cyberattack earlier in October, according to Chief Operating Officer Webb Estes.

October 26, 2023
Government, Safety

House Transportation Lawmakers Spotlight Highway Trust Fund

Transportation leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives recently raised awareness about the funding needs of an account central to highway projects.

October 25, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

FBI Analyst Stresses Trucking Cybersecurity Importance

HOUSTON — An FBI cyberintelligence specialist stressed the importance of trucking cybersecurity to the health of the economy during an Oct. 23 presentation. 

October 25, 2023
Business, Safety

Norfolk Southern Profit Falls as Derailment Costs Grow

OMAHA, Neb. — The costs related to the East Palestine derailment grew to $966 million for Norfolk Southern. The railroad said Q3 profit of $478 million was half of last year’s $958 million.

October 25, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Trucking Faces Increasing Threat of Cyberattacks

HOUSTON — Trucking  is seeing an increase in cyberthreats, a panel of experts said Oct. 23 during the National Motor Freight Traffic Association's Digital Solutions Conference.

October 24, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

About 12.6% of Vehicles Inspected Placed Out of Service

Roughly one of every eight trucks inspected for brake-related violations was placed out of service by commercial vehicle inspectors during Brake Safety Week in August.

October 24, 2023
Safety, Logistics

Crews Clear Wreckage on Highway Near New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS — Crews worked into Tuesday morning clearing the wreckage of more than 150 vehicles involved in a series of crashes the day before on Interstate 55 near New Orleans.

October 24, 2023