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

Senate CDL Bill Spotlights Veterans

Legislation that would ensure veterans benefits are approved without delay at new commercial driving schools was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.

March 14, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

Tire Sustainability Remains Top Priority for Industry

End-of-life tires that can no longer be retreaded are often stored in a drop trailer and taken away to a recycling facility. Tire industry experts say thats the preferred environmental practice.

March 13, 2023
Safety

Winter Storm to Bring Snow to Northeast, Mostly Rain to NYC

New York City is poised to miss the worst of a powerful late-winter storm that will bring heavy snow to areas north and west of the city overnight into March 14.

March 13, 2023
Government, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Railroads Warned About Car Flaw That Could Cause Derailments

OMAHA, Neb. U.S. railroads were warned to take certain cars out of service March 9 after Norfolk Southern discovered loose wheels on a car involved in last weekends derailment in Ohio.

March 10, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Hydrogen, Alternative Fuels Advancing Steadily, Natso Panelists Say

GRAPEVINE, Texas Like other sectors of the trucking industry, truck stop plazas are learning firsthand the challenges and opportunities they will face as hydrogen, battery-electric and other alternative fuel sources become more widespread.

March 10, 2023
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Trucking Critical to Port of Milwaukees New Export Facility

The Port of Milwaukees new $40 million agricultural maritime export facility not only marks its largest cash infusion since the 1950s, but also will open doors to more overseas markets using its multimodal infrastructure.

March 9, 2023
Business, Technology, Safety

Reduce Liability and Insurance Costs with Precision GPS

Program Aired: March 9, 2023 2 p.m. ET.The newest positioning technology is 100x more accurate than the current market standard. Such advancement promises trucking companies better ways to mitigate risk, reduce liability, and monitor safety. But how does it work in practice? This seminar explores the practical application of precision GPS and discusses fleet safety, accident reduction, and driver management.

March 9, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Mack Announces Services Suite, Expands OTA Updates

ORLANDO, Fla. Mack Trucks launched a bundled services suite called Mack Premium Service Contracts and announced that it will 簫expand the number of electronic control units enabled for Mack Over the Air updates in the Mack Anthem, Pinnacle and Granite models.

March 8, 2023
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

NTSB to Investigate Safety at Norfolk Southern

In the wake of three high-profile freight train accidents within the last month, including one that caused environmental damage in East Palestine, Ohio, the National Transportation Safety Board announced March 7 it is opening a special investigation into the safety practices of Norfolk Southern Corp.

March 8, 2023
Government, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

NHTSA Investigating Teslas Steering Wheels Falling Off While Driving

DETROIT U.S. auto safety regulators have opened an investigation into Teslas Model Y SUV after getting two complaints that the steering wheels can come off while being driven.

March 8, 2023