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.

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Norfolk Southern Piloting Anonymous Employee Safety Hotline

OMAHA, Neb. — About 1,000 engineers and conductors who work for Norfolk Southern soon will be able to report safety concerns anonymously through a federal system without fear of discipline.

January 30, 2024
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Port of Baltimore Security Lauded by US Coast Guard

The Port of Baltimore for the 15th straight year has received a top U.S. Coast Guard security assessment for its six state-owned, public marine terminals.

January 29, 2024
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Love’s Travel Stops Previews Expansion Plans for 2024

Love’s Travel Stops is rolling out a planned $1 billion expansion of its truck stop network this year with new and remodeled stores that expand the offerings available to truck drivers.

January 29, 2024
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Norfolk Southern Q4 Profit Down 33%, Derailment Costs Rising

Norfolk Southern’s Q4 profit fell 33% due to the ever-growing costs of the cleanup of last year’s derailment in eastern Ohio, but the railroad did deliver 3% more shipments in the quarter.

January 26, 2024
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FMCSA Plans to Remove 15,000 Medical Examiner Certifications

Federal trucking regulators plan to disqualify more than 15,000 physicians responsible for certifying that truck drivers are healthy enough to get behind the wheel.

January 26, 2024
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Justice Department Inquiring Into Cruise Collision Fiasco

SAN FRANCISCO — General Motors is facing a U.S. Justice Department investigation into a collision that critically injured a pedestrian and derailed its self-driving car ambitions.

January 26, 2024
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Daily Fuel Tanker Costs Eclipse $100,000 for Some in Red Sea

Some oil tanker earnings have soared above $100,000 a day as the disruption of shipments through the Red Sea persists.

January 25, 2024
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USDOT Gives Truck Parking Projects $292 Million in Grants

Infrastructure projects aimed at expanding and improving truck drivers’ access to parking are receiving $292 million in federal funding, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced.

January 25, 2024
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Transportation Nominees on Senate’s To-Do List

Robin Hutcheson’s exit from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will add to a list of transportation nominations the Senate will be tasked to consider during an election year.

January 25, 2024
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Buttigieg Calls on Congress to Pass Rail Safety Bill

Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently pressed Congress to pass legislation that would strengthen rail safety policies.

January 25, 2024