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.

Business, Technology, Safety

ITI Launches Online Safety Training for Delivery Fleets

Instructional Technologies Inc. announced ClearDrive online training programs are available for delivery van, commercial sedan and work truck drivers.

May 19, 2020
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Americans Still Skeptical of Self-Driving Cars, Poll Shows

Nearly half of Americans say they would not get in a self-driving taxi, according to a poll commissioned by the advocacy group Partners for Automated Vehicle Education.

May 19, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

US Autoworkers Return, While Possible Vaccine Shows Promise

More than 130,000 autoworkers returned to factories across the U.S. for the first time in nearly two months May 18 in one of the biggest steps yet to restart American industry, while an experimental vaccine against the coronavirus yielded encouraging results in a small and extremely early test.

May 18, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Tesla Reopens California Plant, Says It Has Alameda County’s Approval

Tesla Inc. told employees that a California county health official has now signed off on safety measures the company took last week at its car plant as it restarted production in defiance of the area’s shutdown order.

May 18, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Groups Propose Tweaks to FEMA Infrastructure Resilience Guidance

Stakeholders largely supportive of a new disaster mitigation program at the Federal Emergency Management Agency call for tweaking aspects of its proposed guidance.

May 18, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

California Agency Approves $17.4 Billion for Highway Projects

The California Transportation Commission recently approved $17.4 billion to support about 900 projects outlined in the State Highway Operation and Protection Program.

May 15, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Autoworkers’ Tenuous Return a Ray of Hope in Jobs Crisis

Defying a wave of layoffs that has sent the U.S. job market into its worst catastrophe on record, at least one major industry is making a comeback: Tens of thousands of autoworkers are returning to factories that have been shuttered since mid-March due to fears of spreading the coronavirus.

May 15, 2020
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Truck Stops Providing Essential Services to Truckers, Navigating the Downturn

Like truck drivers, truck stops are struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. But they are still open, working to ensure drivers have the essentials they need.

May 14, 2020
Business, Safety

How Fleets Can Mitigate Impact of Coronavirus

Trucking companies have been uniquely impacted as the coronavirus reaches every corner of the economy. But being aware of critical information and taking proactive steps can help them.

May 14, 2020
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, Breaking News

FMCSA Publishes Final HOS Rule, Granting Flexibility to Drivers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published its long-awaited final rule on changes to hours-of-service regulations in a move intended to increase flexibility for truck drivers.

May 14, 2020