The group’s sixth annual “Call on Washington†this September featured visits with lawmakers, their federal legislative staff and industry experts.
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US Sues Ship Owner, Operator Over Baltimore Bridge Collapse
The Justice Department is seeking $100 million to cover costs the U.S. incurred after the cargo ship Dali destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge and brought the Port of Baltimore to a standstill.
September 18, 2024Long Trains Pose Derailment Danger, Report Says
OMAHA, Neb. — As freight trains have grown longer, the U.S. has seen an increase in the number of a certain type of derailment, the National Academies of Sciences said.
September 18, 2024Maximizing Safety and Efficiency: How Improving Your ISS Score Boosts Bypass Rates and Driver Retention
Program Airs: October 3, 2 p.m. ETÂ Learn how improving your ISS (Inspection Selection System) score can lead to higher bypass rates and better driver retention.
October 3, 2024Jury Rules Against Daimler in $160 Million Liability Verdict
An Alabama state jury has issued a $160 million verdict against DTNA in a product liability case involving a driver who became quadriplegic after a 2022 rollover accident.
September 17, 2024Perspective: Cargo Integrity Plan Reduces Risk
Supply chain disruptions are becoming more common, but one factor that often gets overlooked in conversations about intermodal risk management is the importance of cargo integrity.
September 16, 2024NTSB Describes Effort to Douse Tesla Semi Fire
WASHINGTON — California firefighters had to douse a flaming battery in a Tesla Semi with about 50,000 gallons of water to extinguish flames after a crash, NTSB said Sept. 12.
September 13, 2024Loose Electrical Cable Found on Ship That Hit Key Bridge
BALTIMORE — Investigators working to pinpoint the cause of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse discovered a loose cable that could have caused electrical issues on the Dali.
September 13, 2024NHTSA Investigates Safety Issue Reported in VinFast Cars
A U.S. regulator has opened a preliminary investigation into some electric vehicles manufactured by Vietnam’s VinFast Auto Ltd. over a safety issue.
September 12, 2024NHTSA: Traffic Fatalities Fall 3.2% in First Half of ’24
In the first half of 2024, an estimated 18,720 motorists died in crashes, compared to 19,330 estimated fatalities during the first six months of 2023, according to a new report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.Â
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