The COVID-19 pandemic has rendered U.S. roadways emptier and more lethal, according to preliminary data from the National Safety Council.
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FAA Puts Boeing Max on Path to Return to Service in October
U.S. aviation regulators announced an important milestone in returning Boeing Co.’s grounded 737 Max jet to service, an event one person familiar with the process said would happen no earlier than October.
July 21, 2020Drivewyze Receives $60M Investment to Accelerate Growth
Trucking technology provider Drivewyze will receive $60 million in financing to help advance its growth through an agreement parent company Intelligent Imaging Systems has reached with an investment firm, according to a July 14 announcement.
July 21, 2020House Leaders Urge White House to Enhance Disaster Preparedness
With wildfire and hurricane season underway, a trio of top House Democrats called on the White House to update its plans for responding to natural disasters during the coronavirus pandemic.
July 20, 2020Lumileds Adds New Line of Truck Headlight Bulbs
Lumileds Holdings announced a new line of Philips MasterDuty headlight bulbs for Classes 2-8 commercial vehicles.
July 20, 2020FMCSA Virtual Summit to Focus on Truck Safety
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will hold a virtual trucking safety summit Aug. 5 to solicit ideas and information on improving the safe operation of property-carrying commercial motor vehicles on the nation’s roadways.
July 20, 2020Trailer Makers Anticipate Rebound After Fleets Recover From Pandemic
The trailer industry was forced to make further production cuts and alter manufacturing processes as the coronavirus pandemic took hold.
July 17, 2020Demand for Virtual Training Accelerates During Pandemic
The pandemic is accelerating the transition to virtual learning for truck technicians, and the industry might never turn back.
July 17, 2020Study: Training Helps Younger Drivers Stay as Safe as Those Retiring
A study commissioned by FMCSA found "no safety-based reason not to use younger drivers" to help fill the void left by retiring older drivers.
July 16, 2020House Transportation Panel Advances Water Infrastructure Bill
Legislation that would advance construction of certain freight projects and promote resilience across myriad water systems was easily approved July 15 by the transportation committee at the U.S. House of Representatives.
July 16, 2020