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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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Trucking Community Rallies Around Ex-Yellow Drivers at NTDC

Ex-Yellow drivers who qualified for NTDC have been on an emotional roller coaster since learning their jobs were eliminated, but the trucking community has raised funds and their spirits.

August 18, 2023
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Former NTDC Grand Champions Reflect on Driving Course

COLUMBUS, Ohio After tackling a driving course Aug. 18 most of their peers described as challenging, Roland Bolduc and Jeff Langenhahn acknowledged the venue pushed them to perform at a high level.

August 18, 2023
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Anthony Spero, The Mayor, to Retire From NTDC

COLUMBUS, Ohio For his final appearance as a competitor at the Super Bowl of Safety, Anthony Tony Speros family was on hand to partake in his swan song.

August 18, 2023
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Past Grand Champion Dick Gillespie Stays Close to NTDC

COLUMBUS, Ohio Two-time grand champion Dick Gillespie says he never tires of coming to trucking events such as the National Truck Driving Championships.

August 18, 2023
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Florida Slow to Respond to Truck Parking Need Along I-4

Truck parking is a well-documented nationwide problem, but along Central Florida's heavily congested Interstate 4, the issue is particularly acute, with little relief in sight.

August 18, 2023
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Intricate Driving Course Vexes NTDC Field

COLUMBUS, Ohio Sharp turns on a narrow stretch complemented by an alley dock maneuver stumped many elite competitors during the first driving day at the 86th annual Super Bowl of Safety.

August 18, 2023
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Hawaii Ports Tackle Relief Efforts, Container Congestion

Hawaii has temporarily waived Kahului Harbor wharfage fees for inbound cargo to help relief efforts after the devastating Lahaina fire in Maui on Aug. 8.

August 17, 2023
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2014 NTDC Grand Champion Langenhahn Ready for Encore

Wisconsin grand champ Jeffrey Langenhahn, competing in the twins class, is one of two former NTDC grand champions taking the course this year in Columbus, Ohio.

August 17, 2023
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NTDC Truckers Show They Have the Write Stuff

COLUMBUS, Ohio Difficult. Overwhelming. Tough. Hard. These were commonly heard descriptions from drivers about the written exam at this years Super Bowl of Safety.

August 17, 2023
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ATA Kicks Off Annual Safety Showcase

COLUMBUS, Ohio The National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Championships featuring 421 elite drivers kicked off with messages from industry and government officials.

August 16, 2023