The cyberattack that befell FedEx Corp.’s TNT Express unit earlier this summer highlights an ever-increasing risk that many trucking fleets are up against — and which may not be insured under the typical coverages they carry, insurance industry experts say.
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N.Y., N.J. Senators Press Chao on Halting Sleep Apnea Rule
The information that prompted the U.S. Department of Transportation to recently withdraw from a rulemaking process that would have eventually led to policy for sleep apnea workers is being sought by four U.S. senators from Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao.
August 22, 2017Details Added to ELD Workshops at GATS on Aug. 24, 26
Federal trucking regulators will be in Dallas Aug. 24-26 to hear from drivers about concerns they may have regarding the Dec. 18 implementation of electronic logging devices.
August 21, 2017ELD Mandate on Track, Spear Says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear said he is confident that the federal electronic logging device mandate will take effect on schedule on Dec. 18 after years of debate and legal challenges.
August 17, 2017House Democratic Transportation Leader Blasts Trump’s Executive Order
President Donald Trump is consistently falling short on his promise to modernize the country’s intricate infrastructure network, said the top Democrat on the House transportation panel.
August 16, 2017Replay: LiveOnWeb on 'The ELD Landscape Ahead'
How will the ELD mandate affect fleets' bottom lines? On our Aug. 23 LiveOnWeb program 'The ELD Landscape Ahead,' TT Managing Editor/Features Seth Clevenger presented the perspectives of a regulator, a fleet executive and a logistics expert. Watch the replay.
August 16, 2017GAO: Condition of Large U.S. Bridges Improving, but Challenges Remain
The condition of the nation’s large bridges has improved over the last decade, but state transportation officials have faced challenges constructing or completing major projects on large bridges over the past five years, according to a new report by a congressional watchdog agency.
August 16, 2017Iowa DOT to Install System to Help Truck Drivers Find Parking Along I-80
By 2019, rest areas along Iowa’s busy Interstate 80 freight route will be equipped with technology to help truck drivers traveling the highway to track parking availability, according to the state’s Department of Transportation.
August 16, 2017TMW, PeopleNet Say Better Connectivity Needed to Meet Demands of E-Commerce
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As the growth of e-commerce continues to reshape the supply chain, transportation providers will need to become increasingly connected with their trucks, drivers and freight to keep pace with shippers’ demands, TMW Systems and PeopleNet executives said.
August 16, 2017Dan Horvath Talks About Volunteering at NTDC
Each year the National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships depends on the contributions of a massive volunteer force. Dan Horvath of TransForce describes his role in this interview with TT's Eugene Mulero. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
August 15, 2017