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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Meritor Sees Equipment Downturn Coming After Prosperous 2019

Commercial vehicle equipment supplier Meritor Inc. forecast North American Class 8 production is primed for a steep decline in 2020 on the heels of last year’s exceptional market, the strongest in 13 years.

January 8, 2020
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Takata Recall of 10 Million Inflators Could Be Last of Air Bag Saga

DETROIT — Takata is recalling 10 million more front air bag inflators sold to 14 different automakers because they can explode with too much force and hurl shrapnel.

January 8, 2020
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FMCSA Drug Clearinghouse Goes Live, Experiences Connectivity Issues

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s long-awaited Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse experienced connectivity issues during its opening days.

January 7, 2020
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MnDOT Announces $18 Million for Highway Projects

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has awarded $18 million to support five highway projects that are meant to spur economic development and smooth the flow of traffic.

January 6, 2020
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Secretary Elaine Chao to Headline TRB’s Annual Luncheon

Secretary Elaine Chao, the country’s top transportation officer, is scheduled to deliver keynote remarks at the Transportation Research Board’s annual meeting chair’s luncheon Jan. 15.

January 3, 2020
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Three Crashes, Three Deaths Raise Questions About Tesla’s Autopilot

DETROIT — Three crashes involving Teslas that killed three people have increased scrutiny of the company’s Autopilot driving system just months before CEO Elon Musk has planned to put fully self-driving cars on the streets.

January 3, 2020
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U-Haul Won’t Hire Nicotine Users in 21 States

NEW YORK — U-Haul said that it won’t hire nicotine users in the 21 states where it is legal to do so, saying that it wants to ensure a “healthier workforce.â€

January 3, 2020
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California DMV OKs Light-Duty Autonomous Delivery Vehicles

California has authorized the testing and commercial use of light-duty autonomous delivery vehicles on public roads.

January 2, 2020
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As Robots Introduced to Warehousing, Workers Have to Adapt

NORTH HAVEN, Conn. — Guess who’s getting used to working with robots in their everyday lives? The very same warehouse workers once predicted to be losing their jobs to mechanical replacements.

December 30, 2019
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FMCSA Increases Random Drug Test Rate to 50% for 2020

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is increasing the minimum annual percentage rate for random controlled substances testing for truck drivers.

December 27, 2019