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, Safety

NTSB Asks Federal, State Agencies to Focus on Reducing Impaired-Driving Crashes

The National Transportation Safety Board has forwarded a list of recommendations to state and national transportation agencies aimed at preventing alcohol and drug-related crashes.

January 17, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

New York Extends Length of Commercial Driver Learner's Permits

New York has extended the validity for its commercial learner permit from six months to a year to help offset a shortage of commercial drivers.

January 17, 2023
Government, Safety

FHWA Memo Useful Discussion Tool, Expert Says

WASHINGTON — Biden administration guidance related to maintenance priorities for infrastructure projects is proving valuable in the debate about the federal role in transportation, expert Susan Binder said Jan. 10.

January 17, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

IIJA Implementation Is Ongoing Process, DOT Official Says

WASHINGTON — Distributing funding as part of the implementation of a $1.2 trillion infrastructure law is an ongoing process capable of assisting stakeholders over the coming years.

January 13, 2023
Government, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Truckers Trying to Navigate the Notch Could Lead to a Fine Mess

Vermont transportation officials have a message for truckers seeking to follow their GPS up state Route 108 through Smugglers’ Notch and over Mount Mansfield: You’ll get stuck and fined up to $4,000.

January 13, 2023
Government, Technology, Safety

Fight for Zero Road Fatalities, NTSB Chair Jennifer ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøndy Urges

The rising number of people killed and injured in automobile accidents due to driving at high speeds is unacceptable, National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøndy said.

January 12, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Head of Transportation Safety Board Shares Concern Over Heavy EV Safety Risks

DETROIT — The head of the National Transportation Safety Board expressed concern on Jan. 11 about the safety risks that heavy electric vehicles pose if they collide with lighter vehicles.

January 12, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Truck-Lite Promotes Jon Stineman to President of US Operations

Truck-Lite, a manufacturer of LED lighting systems for commercial trucks, buses and commercial trailers, announced it named company veteran Jon Stineman president of its U.S. operations.

January 11, 2023
Government, Safety, Logistics

Rep. Sam Graves to Lead House Transportation Panel

House Republicans chose Rep. Sam Graves to manage the affairs of the Transportation and Infrastructure panel during the 118th session of Congress.

January 10, 2023
Government, Safety

Federal COVID Aid to be Allowed for Disaster Infrastructure Use

State and local governments will soon gain new flexibility to spend billions of federal coronavirus relief dollars on things not directly related to the pandemic.

January 10, 2023