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.

Government, Business, Safety, TCA

New Hurricane Outlook Sees Above-Average Number of Storms

After predicting a near-normal hurricane season in May, experts now expect an above-average number of storms, as record-high ocean temperatures create favorable hurricane conditions.

August 10, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

Iowa Champ Mindy Rathjens Eager for Debut at NTDC

For Mindy Rathjens, everything clicked once she got behind the wheel at the Iowa Truck Driving Championships. The 3-axle winner and state grand champion now sets her sights on nationals.

August 10, 2023
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, TCA

USPS Pressured to Provide Water for All Mail Carriers

WASHINGTON Texas lawmakers prodded the U.S. Postal Service on Aug. 9 to provide bottled water to mail carriers in San Antonio, which workers say stopped last month despite extreme heat.

August 10, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

CVSA Inspectors Compiling Driver Personal Conveyance Data

A group of hand-picked certified inspectors nationwide are compiling inspection data on truck drivers who log conveyance time during the month of August.

August 10, 2023
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Truck Stop Coming to Rural North Carolina Highway

A $1.6 million U.S. Department of Commerce grant to a southwestern North Carolina town is paying for new infrastructure to support opening a Loves Travel Stop with truck parking.

August 10, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Cruise, Waymo Face Pivotal Vote in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO California regulators are poised to decide whether robotaxi services Cruise and Waymo can provide around-the-clock rides throughout San Francisco.

August 10, 2023
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

FRA Finds Norfolk Southern Should Be Doing More on Safety

OMAHA, Neb. Norfolk Southern made recent improvements but is nowhere near the gold standard for safety it is striving to be, according to federal regulators.

August 9, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

Metternick Hones His Trucking Craft for the Fun of It

It could be d矇j vu all over again for FedEx Freight driver Ronald Metternick Michigan's 4-axle champion at the National Truck Driving Championships.

August 9, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

Florida Lawmakers Grant $3.8 Million for CDL Training Site

Florida state Sen. Tom Wright presented a $3.8 million ceremonial check to an east-central school district to fund a new commercial driver license training facility.

August 9, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA to Renew Plan for Carriers to Keep Accident Records

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced plans to renew its requirement that motor carriers maintain a record of accidents involving their commercial motor vehicles.

August 8, 2023