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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Paying for Safety: A Winning Combination for You and Your Drivers

Incentivizing safe driving helps attract new drivers, retain current drivers and ensures a safer fleet. To do so, many fleets have adopted a data-driven driver incentive program and are seeing great results. Find out how by downloading the new eBook, Paying for Safety: Incenting Drivers to Increase Retention.

July 12, 2018
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Road Repairs Jeopardized if New California Gas Tax Repealed, Stakeholders Say

A November ballot measure to repeal California’s recent gas tax increase threatens road improvement and maintenance projects that receive funding through the tax.

July 11, 2018
BusinessSafety

Keeping Others Safe is the Only Victory Oregon’s Outen Needs

Distracted drivers were responsible for the deaths of 3,450 people on U.S. highways in 2016, according the the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Distracted driving is an issue that hits close to home for Chris Outen of FedEx Freight.

July 10, 2018
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LGBTQ Drivers Share Experiences at Uber Freight Event

SAN FRANCISCO — Several drivers who identify as LGBTQ said they have found good careers within the trucking industry and shared their experiences during a panel discussion hosted by Uber Freight on June 21.

July 10, 2018
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FMCSA to Host Autonomous Vehicles Listening Session July 12

The country’s top trucking regulator wants to hear what you have to say about autonomous vehicles.

July 10, 2018
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Limit of 300 Gliders Per Small Manufacturer Suspended, EPA Says

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has suspended through the end of 2019 a cap on the number of glider kits that a single builder may produce, the agency told Transport Topics July 9.

July 9, 2018
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Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts Announces $600 Million for Road Projects

Nebraska will invest $600 million in transportation-related projects, Gov. Pete Ricketts announced July 6.

July 9, 2018
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EPA Chief Scott Pruitt Resigns

Scott Pruitt has resigned as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency after a deluge of damaging revelations about his spending, travel and a condo rental that prompted Republican lawmakers to distance themselves and question his continued effectiveness.

July 5, 2018
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Cooper Adds Tire Sizes for Specialty Trailers

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. added new sizes to its Roadmaster RM272 tire line, which is engineered to withstand the demands of drop deck and spread axle trailers.

July 5, 2018
BusinessSafety

New Mexico Grand Champion Is in a League of Her Own

Trucking isn’t just a man’s world, and Loretta Bruyere of FedEx Freight — New Mexico Grand Champion and proud owner of 2 million safety miles — is proving it.

July 3, 2018