Making sure flatbed cargo is secured for transit goes beyond meeting applicable regulations, which cannot cover every contingency, experts contend.
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NTDC Rewind: Notes, Quotes and Anecdotes
Behind the scenes at the 86th edition of the National Truck Driving Championships, several stories unfolded. Here's a look back at some of our favorites.
August 25, 2023Railroads Resist Joining Safety Hotline
OMAHA, Neb. — The freight railroads say a disagreement over whether they will be allowed to discipline some workers who use a safety hotline has kept them from joining the program.
August 25, 2023Stakeholders Dissect Truck Parking Challenges
Freight stakeholders have many ideas for how to address the trucking industry’s shortage of safe truck parking, but all agree it’s not an easy challenge.
August 24, 2023Iowa Grants to Help Community Colleges Expand CDL Training
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced $5 million in commercial driver license infrastructure grants for community college training centers and new equipment.
August 24, 2023Cruise Could Bring Robotaxis to Raleigh
Cruise, the taxi company that uses self-driving cars, is preparing to come to Raleigh and may be interested in Durham, N.C., as well.
August 24, 2023FMCSA Highlights Truck Parking, Safety at NTDC
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Biden administration continues to prioritize efforts to expand access to parking for the nation’s truck drivers, the head of FMCSA said Aug. 16.
August 23, 2023‘One With the Truck’: Gragg Wilson’s Road to NTDC Title
UPS tank truck driver Gragg Wilson of Nevada won the 86th National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Championships in Columbus, Ohio, on Aug. 19. Here's how he went about it.
August 27, 2023Biden’s Visit to Hawaii Coincides With More Federal Relief
President Joe Biden’s visit Aug. 21 to Maui was bolstered by a $3 million Federal Highway Administration emergency grant and tax relief for people and businesses impacted by the wildfires.
August 23, 2023Werner Appeals Crash Verdict to Texas Supreme Court
Werner Enterprises has filed an appeal with the Texas Supreme Court of a $100 million jury lower court verdict in a 2014 fatal crash that was upheld by a state appeals court earlier this year.
August 23, 2023