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

North Dakota Bill Proposes Amending Truck Restrictions for Road Train Pilot

Legislation that would temporarily amend truck length and weight restrictions is making its way through the North Dakota Legislative Assembly.

March 1, 2021
Business, Safety

Rolling Strong Coach Claudia Rodriguez Named WIT Member of the Month

The Women In Trucking Association announced Claudia Rodriguez, a wellness coach for Rolling Strong, as its February Member of the Month.

March 1, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

NHTSA Probes Engine Fires in Nearly 1.9M Toyota RAV4 SUVs

DETROIT — The U.S. government is investigating complaints of engine compartment fires in nearly 1.9 million Toyota RAV4 small SUVs.

March 1, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Fleets Use Risk Management Strategies That Emphasize Training, Technology

In an era of nuclear verdicts, fleets are finding it essential to maintain an effective risk management strategy to help protect the safety of their employees and the motoring public while also shielding their businesses from liability.

March 1, 2021
Government, Safety

US Lawmakers Introduce ‘Complete Streets’ Bill

A national program that promotes safety features for street designs recently was introduced by transportation policymakers.

February 26, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Grote Launches New Headlamps

Grote Industries announced its newest forward lighting, the 90mm LED High Beam and Low Beam headlamps and the 90mm Combination High Beam/Low Beam LED headlamp module.

February 26, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

House to Vote on Virus Bill

WASHINGTON — Democrats are ready to shove a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package through the House on Feb. 26, despite a setback that means a minimum wage boost is unlikely to be in the final version that reaches President Joe Biden.

February 26, 2021
Government, Safety

Maryland DOT Selects Developer for Major P3

The Maryland Department of Transportation has selected Accelerate Maryland Partners to serve as the developer for a major public-private partnership to improve traffic congestion.

February 25, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Safety Is a Priority for Policymakers Pursuing Highway Bill

Transportation policymakers in Congress aiming to produce comprehensive highway legislation this year pledged to boost safety policies across the mobility grid.

February 25, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Peterbilt Launches Updated Vocational Models 567 and 520

Peterbilt Motors Co. has updated its vocational Model 567 and 520 trucks, the company announced Feb. 24.

February 25, 2021