Trucking Industry Safety News

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Transportation businesses face a host of dynamic risk issues that can significantly impact their financial and operational health. The news in this category focuses on the latest safety and security initiatives, resources and regulations and addresses topics that include fleet safety, claims administration, driver hiring and retention, risk management and compliance.

Safety, Logistics

Crews Clear Wreckage on Highway Near New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS Crews worked into Tuesday morning clearing the wreckage of more than 150 vehicles involved in a series of crashes the day before on Interstate 55 near New Orleans.

October 24, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Tesla Says Justice Department Is Expanding Investigations

DETROIT Federal prosecutors have expanded investigations into Tesla beyond the electric vehicle makers partially automated driving systems, the company disclosed Oct. 23.

October 24, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Proper Tire Inflation Saves on Fuel, Equipment Costs

AUSTIN, Texas A panel of trucking maintenance executives said at an MCE 2023 session that properly inflated tires save on fuel and wear, and contribute to environmental sustainability.

October 24, 2023
Safety, Logistics

At Least 7 Dead in Massive Louisiana Pileups Due to Superfog

NEW ORLEANS At least seven people were killed after a superfog of smoke from south Louisiana marsh fires and dense fog caused multiple massive car crashes Oct. 23 involving 158 vehicles.

October 23, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, For-Hire

Fleets Learn to Utilize In-Cab Technology

Some fleet operators are finding the right balance between software use and customization to map better routes, save money and simplify a wide array of functions.

October 23, 2023
Business, Safety

NTDC Champ Gragg Wilson Honored at MCE, Eyes 2024 Title Defense

NTDC Champ Gragg Wilson of UPS and Nevada reflects on his historic win this year after being honored at MCE 2023.

October 22, 2023
Business, Safety

UPS Gragg Wilson Celebrated at MCE 2023 for NTDC Win

AUSTIN, Texas Gragg Wilson, grand champion at this summers National Truck Driving Championships, touted the tournaments focus on safety.

October 20, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

New Texas CDL Training, Exam Site Seeks Students, Testers

A 20-acre truck driving center that is able to process 20,000 commercial driver license exams annually at a Texas community college is looking for out-of-state students and testing companies.

October 20, 2023
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

I-25 in Colorado Set to Reopen Today

PUEBLO, Colo. Interstate 25 in Colorado is expected to reopen four days after it was shut down when a train derailment collapsed a railroad bridge onto the highway and killed a trucker.

October 19, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

Experts Update Trucking Executives on Legal Issues

AUSTIN, Texas Legal experts updated trucking executives on pending and future legal issues, including possible changes to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's CSA program.

October 18, 2023