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.

BusinessEquipmentSafety

Eight Weeks On, Victory Still Fresh for de la Cruz

Two months removed from his NTDC step van championship, FedEx Express driver Jerome de la Cruz of Alaska still savors that magical moment in Columbus, Ohio. 

October 10, 2023
BusinessTechnologySafetyFor-Hire

Estes: Many Core IT Systems Operational Again After Attack

Estes Express Lines on Oct. 6 said a large share of its core IT infrastructure systems were “once again operational” following a cyberattack earlier in the week.

October 6, 2023
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

West Virginia Community College Gets CDL Training Simulators

A West Virginia community and technical college can now enhance its commercial driver license training with a pair of sophisticated driving simulators courtesy of the state.

October 6, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Speeding Tops Infractions During Operation Safe Driver Week

Speeding was a top infraction for commercial motor vehicle drivers and passenger vehicle drivers during this summer’s Operation Safe Driver Week.

October 6, 2023
GovernmentSafety

New Maryland Truck Weigh Station Replaces Old Office Trailer

A new $5.8 million weigh and inspection station along U.S. Route 1 in Maryland has opened to make traveling safer for passenger and commercial vehicles.

October 6, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

TMCSuperTech Casts Spotlight on Country’s Top Technicians

Competition brings out the best in us whether it’s play, sport or work, and there aren’t many times when two or more of those occasions merge.

October 6, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Carriers Face Growing Cybersecurity Challenges

Increasing vehicle connectivity and automation is making cybersecurity an increasingly important subject for fleet maintenance executives and managers.

October 6, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Accident Litigation Expert: Beware the Nuclear Settlement

WASHINGTON — While nuclear verdicts in accident litigation are a major concern in the industry, it’s the nuclear settlements that litigation expert Steve Wood said are more problematic.

October 5, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyLogistics

Trucking Grapples With Evolving Cybersecurity Threats

The trucking and logistics sectors face an increasingly evolving cybersecurity landscape as more operations become integrated with computers.

October 5, 2023
BusinessTechnologySafetyLogistics

FIATA Seeks to Deter Cyberattacks in Freight Forwarding

FIATA executives stressed that small and medium-size companies must prepare for cybersecurity threats before and after attacks because of a rise in electronic data-sharing.

October 5, 2023