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

Senators Try to Sell $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan to Public

WASHINGTON — The senators who spent months stitching together a nearly $1 trillion infrastructure package are now trying to sell it to the American people before a key vote expected this week that would push a long recognized national priority much closer to the finish line, after years of talk.

August 4, 2021
Government, Business, Safety, TCA

Buttigieg Has Final Say Over $105 Billion in Infrastructure Grants

WASHINGTON — At least $274 billion of the bipartisan Senate infrastructure bill’s $550 billion in new spending would go toward transportation — and it also would give Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg the final say over about $105 billion of that $274 billion, according to one transportation analyst.

August 3, 2021
Business, Safety

Amazon Union Election Should Be Re-Run, US Labor Official Says

A federal official has recommended overturning the results of a union election at an Amazon.com Inc. warehouse in Alabama, giving the retail union an opportunity to reverse its defeat, according to people familiar with the matter.

August 3, 2021
Business, Technology, Safety

Landstar Awards New Volvo Truck to Owner-Operator Dennis Bramblett

Landstar System awarded a new truck to driver Dennis Bramblett as part of a giveaway recognizing safe owner-operators.

August 2, 2021
Technology, Safety

5 Ways to Maximize Your Fleet Management ROI

Regardless of your fleet type or what lanes you travel, having the right technology is crucial to your operational success. Discover five key considerations to get the most out of your fleet management solutions and maximize performance, safety and efficiency.

August 1, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel, Autonomous

Paccar’s New CTO Sees Electrification, Autonomy Transforming Truck Market

WASHINGTON — After years of working with emerging technologies in the automotive sector, Paccar Inc.’s new chief technology officer sees a similar transformation unfolding in the commercial truck market.

July 30, 2021
Government, Equipment, Safety

Six-Year Project Underway on Ohio I-70 Segment

The Ohio Department of Transportation has started reconstructing a stretch of Interstate 70 in an effort to improve travel for truckers and other motorists.

July 30, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

US Senate Transportation Policymakers Press for Pipeline Security

The leaders of the U.S. Senate’s freight committee called on the Biden administration, congressional colleagues and private industry stakeholders to enhance security operations following the cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline.

July 28, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Indiana ‘Trooper in a Truck’ Day Nabs Texting, Speeding Drivers

Who would have suspected that four tractor-trailers rolling down Indiana interstates earlier this month had a state trooper in the passenger’s seat?

July 28, 2021
Government, Safety

P3 Project Gets Underway to Ease Freight Movement in Chicago Area

Illinois officials recently announced construction has started on the Houbolt Road Extension project, an effort to improve traffic flow and freight movement near Joliet.

July 27, 2021