A federal government watchdog study has recommended that federal regulators take steps to collect better data on underride guard crashes and share information with police departments in identifying underride crashes.
April 17, 2019Trucking Industry Safety News
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.
FMCSA, NHTSA Should Study Side Underride Guards, GAO Says
Mapillary Assists Transportation Agencies With Safety
Mapillary, a street-level imagery platform, has announced that photologs with 40 million images of about 270,000 miles of road data have been uploaded to its system to improve safety in the commercial and commuter transportation sectors.
April 17, 2019Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf Touts $4.5 Billion Infrastructure Plan
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf recently addressed thousands of township officials in an attempt to rally local support for his $4.5 billion infrastructure plan.
April 16, 2019FMCSA Grants SmartDrive Five-Year Exemption Regarding ADAS Camera Placement
Federal trucking regulators on April 15 granted SmartDrive System Inc. a five-year exemption to allow an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) camera to be mounted lower on truck windshields than currently is permitted.
April 16, 2019Drivers Feel Safer in Hotel Rooms, Fleets Say
Carriers that provide paid lodging for drivers say sleeping in hotel rooms not only improves their quality of rest, but also provides them with a greater sense of security.
April 15, 2019Some Fleets Embrace Paid Lodging for Drivers as Alternative to Sleeper Cabs
Some companies are embracing daycabs and hotel stays for drivers, rather than sleeper cabs. Benefits include safety and better sleep.
April 15, 2019Trucking Executives, Transportation Experts Discuss Distracted Driving
Transportation companies including trucking groups can improve safety by promoting accountability at the individual, executive and peer levels, according to industry representatives.
April 12, 2019Spring Snowstorm Buries Midwest, Tornadoes Possible in South
Strong winds and more snow hit the Midwest on April 12 after a spring storm buried several states in snow and created dangerous travel conditions, while forecasters warned of potential weekend tornadoes in the South.
April 12, 2019DOT Announces $25 Million for Flood-Ravaged Nebraska
Nebraska will receive millions in federal funds to repair infrastructure that has been damaged by severe flooding in the region.
April 12, 2019Editorial: Keeping Up With the Hands of Time
The notion of being a hands-on worker still carries weight in professional circles. Increasingly, though, some of the things that once were decidedly hands-on are becoming much more hands-off thanks to the march of technological innovation.
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