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, Safety

TMAF Celebrates Five Years of Enhancing Trucking’s Image

LOUISVILLE, Ky. ­— A new poll has confirmed that a campaign to improve trucking’s image has been successful in nudging public perception toward a more positive image over the past five years, leaders of Trucking Moves America Forward said at a March 28 news conference here.

March 28, 2019
Government, Safety

Senate Funding Leader Praises White House’s Infrastructure Grants Proposal

WASHINGTON — The Trump White House’s newfound backing of infrastructure grants managed by the U.S. Department of Transportation earned praise from the top transportation funding leader in the U.S. Senate.

March 28, 2019
Business, Technology, Safety

Perimeter Solutions Acquires Idaho-Based Fire Response and Transportation Firms

Perimeter Solutions, a St. Louis company that produces fire retardants and provides services to firefighting agencies, has purchased a group of companies in Post Falls, Idaho, that includes First Response Fire Rescue, River City Fabrication and H&S Transport.

March 27, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Canadian Company Aims to Add Sobriety Tests to Steering Wheels

A Canadian company that makes alcohol-detection devices attached to steering wheels of school buses hopes to expand to North American trucking companies.

March 27, 2019
Business, Safety

Louisiana Driver Competition Kicks Off Road to NTDC

The road to the National Truck Driving Championships is about to get underway as Louisiana kicks off the five-month season March 29.

March 27, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Truck Parking Data Systems Top ATRI’s Research Priorities List

The American Transportation Research Institute’s recently unveiled list of research priorities for 2019 covers an array of topical issues, ranging from truck parking to tolls.

March 26, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

Construction, Business Stakeholders Renew Push for Infrastructure Bill

Groups representing the construction and business sectors are ramping up their calls for congressional action on an infrastructure measure this year.

March 26, 2019
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Midwest Floods Deliver Another Economic Blow to Farmers

Chad Korth’s Nebraska farm mostly was unscathed from the catastrophic floods that inundated nearby fields thanks to being positioned atop a hill. But as the waters recede, he’s not expecting to be spared the financial blow that’s hitting the region.

March 26, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

U.S. Chamber (Again) Pledges to Support Hill Proponents of Fuel Tax Increase

To those members of Congress who support raising the federal fuel tax, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce wants them to know they have its support. Here's your Capitol Agenda look ahead at the week for trucking on Capitol Hill.

March 25, 2019
Business, Technology, Safety

Volvo Unveils Parameter Plus Updates

Volvo Trucks announced its Parameter Plus package, which allows for up to 50 parameter updates over-the-air annually per covered vehicle.

March 25, 2019