About 13.5% of commercial motor vehicles inspected in the U.S. and Canada during 2019 Brake Safety Week in September were removed from roadways for brake-related violations, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announced Nov. 12.
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Maryland-Virginia Partnership Will Rebuild American Legion Bridge
WASHINGTON — The governors of Virginia and Maryland have announced an agreement to rebuild and modernize the American Legion Bridge, which forms a vital link between the two states.
November 12, 2019Transportation Measures Find Success on State, Local Ballots
Voters resoundingly supported ballot measures that would boost state and local transportation funding during the recent election.
November 12, 2019Effective Coaching Strategies and Best Practices for Fleet Safety Managers
Fleet safety managers often face problems unique to their fleets; however, there are some unavoidable problems that every fleet faces at some point. Effective coaching strategies and best practices are the keys to tackling these issues head-on before they escalate.
October 1, 2019Reduce your ISS Score and Your Insurance Rates
Rising insurance rates can put pressure on your bottom line. Read how lowering your Inspection Selection Score (ISS) can make your company more attractive to customers, drivers and even insurance companies.
September 30, 2019Walmart, Tesla Settle Lawsuit Over Fiery Solar Panels
NEW YORK — Walmart and Tesla have settled a lawsuit filed by the retail giant alleging that Tesla installed rooftop solar panels that caught fire.
November 6, 2019Self-Driving Uber in Crash Wasn’t Designed to See Jaywalkers
Uber Technologies Inc.’s self-driving test car that struck and killed a pedestrian last year wasn’t programmed to recognize and react to jaywalkers, according to documents released by U.S. safety investigators.
November 6, 2019Lawyer David Estrada Takes On Autonomous Safety Questions at Nuro
Silicon Valley lawyer David Estrada is taking on a new role at Nuro Inc., a Mountain View, Calif.-based self-driving car startup founded by two of his former Google colleagues and backed by nearly $1 billion from SoftBank Group Corp.’s Vision Fund.
November 6, 2019Kansas DOT Selects 22 Projects Through Cost Share Program
State leaders recently announced 22 projects have been selected as part of the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Cost Share Program, which is meant to provide funding for transportation initiatives.
November 5, 2019Operational Cost of Trucking Up 7.7%, ATRI Report Says
The costs associated with trucking have increased substantially, according to a new report from the American Transportation Research Institute.
November 4, 2019