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, Fuel

Gas Price Pain Ahead if Refiners Face Restart Struggle After Ida

Some U.S. motorists who had been expecting an end-of-summer relief for gasoline prices should start bracing for higher costs at the pump in the coming days due to Hurricane Ida.

August 30, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Ida Aims Hurricane Strike at Louisiana on Katrina’s Anniversary

Hurricane Ida is taking aim on New Orleans on the 16th anniversary of Katrina, one of the most devastating natural disasters in U.S. history.

August 27, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Trucking Executives Get Regulatory Updates

While the Biden administration has set an overarching outlook for changes to motor carrier regulations, the timing on when those changes may actually arrive is far from certain, trucking legal experts said during a recent industry conference.

August 27, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Signs Transportation Asset Management Plan Into Law

Illinois Gov. Jay “J.B.” Pritzker has signed a law intended to improve transportation infrastructure while maximizing the effectiveness of taxpayer dollars.

August 27, 2021
Business, Equipment, Safety

Pottle’s Transportation Driver Ronald Round Wins ATA's Battle of the States

Ronald Round has been named Bendix Grand Champion at American Trucking Associations’ National Battle of the States: Virtual Truck Driving Championships.

August 26, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA Medical Board Supports Vision Policy Changes

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released a report from its medical review board on plans to tighten federal driver vision standards, but at the same time streamline the process to get qualified monocular drivers on the road quicker.

August 26, 2021
Business, Technology, Safety

Biden Urges CEOs to Improve Cybersecurity

President Joe Biden urged a group of CEOs to help improve cybersecurity across the nation’s critical infrastructure and economy, citing a lack of trained professionals to adequately protect the U.S.

August 26, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Association Executives Examine Lawsuit Abuse, Other Issues at TAEC Conference

The Trucking Association Executives Council brought together more than 40 state association and conference executives during its annual summer meeting.

August 25, 2021
Business, Safety

More Companies, States Requiring Vaccines of Workers

Vaccine mandates are beginning a march across the U.S., constricting the places that people who have shunned the shots can work, shop and play.

August 25, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Jury Issues $1 Billion Verdict Against Two Carriers in Fatal Crash

A Nassau County, Fla., jury on Aug. 20 issued a total of $1 billion in monetary damages against two motor carriers that were declared negligent for their role in a pair of 2017 crashes on the same night and near the same location.

August 25, 2021