A nationwide shortage of truck parking spaces went local June 22 as Maryland’s Allegany County Board of Commissioners heard from an advocate asking for support in remedying the problem.
June 28, 2023Trucking Industry Safety News
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.
Maryland Truckers Seek Solution to Truck Parking Shortage
Continental Demonstrates Tire Stress Testing Process
UVALDE, Texas — Continental on June 20 hosted a test drive involving a Class 8 truck and sports cars to demonstrate how its tires handle various road conditions.
June 28, 2023Kodiak to Equip 800 Loadsmith Trucks With Self-Driving Tech
Kodiak Robotics Inc. is set to equip 800 trucks with self-driving technology for Loadsmith, a third-party Capacity-as-a-Service logistics provider, the companies said.
June 27, 2023Fiscal 2024 Appropriations Bills on Agenda in Congress
Senate funding leaders expressed optimism about efforts to advance fiscal 2024 legislation in the coming months.
June 27, 2023FMCSA Plans Driver Behavior Study on Self-Driving Trucks
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget to do a study related to truck drivers and advanced driver-assistance systems.
June 26, 2023Samsara Expands Connected Fleet Technology
AUSTIN, Texas — Samsara is expanding its connected fleet technology with new features designed to support more proactive driver coaching among the advancements.
June 25, 2023Union Rep Says Norfolk Southern Has Cut Back on Inspections
Freight railcar inspections are happening less often and are not as thorough as in the past due to staff cuts, time constraints and regulatory loopholes, a union official testified June 23.
June 23, 2023Industry Stakeholders Take Aim at Truck Parking Shortage
According to reports from the American Transportation Research Institute, truck parking has been one of the industry’s top concerns for several years.
June 23, 2023I-95 Bridge in Philadelphia Reopens Ahead of Schedule
PHILADELPHIA — Interstate 95 reopened June 23 less than two weeks after a deadly collapse in Philadelphia, a quicker-than-expected rebuild to get traffic flowing again on a major highway.
June 23, 2023FBI Says EVs Raise Risk of Cyberattacks
Trucking companies that are considering electrifying their fleets must be on their guard for the heightened opportunities such decisions offer cybercriminals, according to the FBI.
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