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.

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NTSB Nominee Jennifer 窪蹋勛圖厙ndy Highlights Technology, Workforce Development

President Joe Bidens nominee to lead the National Transportation Safety Board told senators she intends to enhance the agencys approach to new technologies and workforce development.

June 24, 2021
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Keeping CSA Scores in Check The Safety Management Cycle

Program Aired: June 24, 2021. Improving your CSA scores is an ongoing process that needs constant attention and monitoring across many areas of your business. The safety management cycle is used by authorities to assess your compliance performance and it should be used by carriers to ensure your processes are pointing towards keeping your CSA scores low.

June 24, 2021
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US House Highway Bill Includes $1 Billion in Truck Parking Grants

WASHINGTON Funding to expand parking facilities for truck drivers around the country is included in comprehensive highway policy legislation expected before the U.S. House of Representatives during the week of June 28.

June 24, 2021
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Minneapolis Council Committee Passes Citywide Truck Parking Restrictions

The Transportation and Public Works Committee of the Minneapolis City Council on June 23 approved an ordinance amendment that would limit truck parking in the city.

June 24, 2021
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Suez Canal, Ever Given Ship Owners Reach Compensation Deal

Egyptian officials and owners of the giant Ever Given vessel that blocked the Suez Canal earlier this year have reached a preliminary deal over compensation, according to the ships representatives.

June 23, 2021
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First Highway to Hope Virtual Concert Raises $75,000 for Drivers in Need

The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund announced that the inaugural Highway to Hope virtual benefit concert raised more than $75,000.

June 22, 2021
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Massachusetts' $2.65 Billion Capital Plan Includes Funds for Transportation

Massachusetts leaders recently announced a $2.65 billion Capital Plan, which includes millions for improving transportation infrastructure and bottlenecks.

June 22, 2021
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May Tonnage Rises 3.7% Year-Over-Year

Truck tonnage rose 3.7% in May compared with year-ago levels and is pacing well against comparisons to the early months of the coronavirus pandemic, according to American Trucking Associations.

June 22, 2021
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Fleets COVID-19 Safety Practices May Linger After Pandemic Ends

The COVID-19 outbreak prompted transportation companies to adopt a battery of safety measures some of which may remain in place even after the pandemic is over.

June 21, 2021
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Volvo, Northvolt Join Forces on European EV Battery Factory

Volvo Car Group and Swedish battery maker Northvolt AB will jointly build an electric car battery factory in the latest move by European manufacturers to localize cell production in the region.

June 21, 2021