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.

GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

Four Massachusetts Troopers Indicted in CDL Fraud Case

A 74-count federal indictment was filed against four Massachusetts State Police officers and two others in connection with a commercial driver license fraud scheme.

February 29, 2024
GovernmentSafetyLogistics

FMCs Maffei Highlights Supply Chain, Overseas Disruptions

President Joe Bidens nominee to lead the Federal Maritime Commission told senators investing in infrastructure projects would continue to enhance supply chain connectivity.

February 29, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafetyFor-Hire

Groups Support Werner in Legal Filing Over Nuclear Verdict

The Texas Trucking Association and another advocacy group have filed a friend of the court brief with the Texas Supreme Court asking that it reject a $100 million lower-court accident verdict against Werner Enterprises.

February 28, 2024
BusinessSafety

Update: Seroka Optimistic About Cargo Levels in 2024

Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka is still wary over developments in the Red Sea and Panama Canal.

February 28, 2024
BusinessSafetyLogistics

Seroka Optimistic About Cargo Levels in 2024

Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka says container volumes in the first quarter are strong, and the rest of the year looks as though more typical cargo levels will return.

February 27, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuel

Shortage of Oil Tankers at Hand

Warnings from the oil tanker industry that too few of the ships are being built are haunting the market after Houthi attacks on shipping caused widespread diversions in petroleum trades.

February 26, 2024
BusinessTechnologySafetyFuel

Wireless Charging for EVs Is Inching Closer to Reality

Multiple startups have spent years working toward a world in which wireless EV charging goes mainstream, and as adoption picks up, momentum is building to make that dream a reality.

February 23, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

GMs Cruise Prepares to Resume Robotaxi Testing After Halt

GMs Cruise autonomous unit is nearing the resumption of testing in the coming weeks, with Houston and Dallas emerging as potential locations,according to people with knowledge of the matter.

February 23, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Five Questions: Chris DeMillo, Leonard's Express

Chris DeMillo was promoted to vice president of information technology in September after holding several IT positions since joining the company in 2005.

February 23, 2024
GovernmentEquipmentSafetyLogistics

Los Angeles Port Head Says Chinese Cranes Pose Security Risk

The head of the port of Los Angeles said Chinese-made cranes pose a potential risk to national security, but a shortage of alternatives makes it challenging to address the vulnerability.

February 23, 2024