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.

Government, Safety

FMCSA Takes a Step Closer to Removing Exemption Requirement for Diabetic Drivers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has taken another step toward removal of a requirement that all drivers with insulin-treated diabetes seek a formal exemption to be allowed behind the wheel.

August 7, 2017
Business, Safety

CarriersEdge Highlights Ways to Reduce Distracted Driving

CarriersEdge, a provider of online safety and compliance training tools, introduced a course for truck drivers on methods for minimizing distracted driving.

August 5, 2017
Government, Safety

Truck, Rail Regulators Withdraw Sleep Apnea Proposal

Regulators for the FMCSA and FRA announce plans to formally withdraw a 2016 advance notice of proposed rulemaking regarding sleep anea.

August 4, 2017
Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics, TCA

Channel Pilots Use Simulator to Practice With Behemoth Neopanamax Ships

Capt. Tom Goodwin stood on the bridge of an oil tanker and looked upon the familiar Bayport Container Terminal. But instead of peering out a vessels front windows, he was in a high-tech simulator gazing intently at 13 monitors.

August 4, 2017
Government, Safety

Fla. County Receives Federal Grant to Improve Railway

The Department of Transportation has approved an $8.67 million grant for Taylor County, Fla., to revitalize 80 miles of railway between Florida and Georgia, Rep. Neal Dunn (R-Fla.) has announced.

August 4, 2017
Government, Safety

NTSB, FMCSA Grapple With Synthetic Drugs Issues

A 2014 Oklahoma crash has put a spotlight on the potential problems associated with the synthetic cannabinoid class of drugs such as K2 or Spice that has been sold in convenience stores, gas stations and on the internet, but also remain a popular product on the street.

August 4, 2017
Government, Business, Safety

No Names for FMCSA Top Post Nominee, Sen. Thune Says

WASHINGTON The Senate Commerce Committees approval on Aug. 2 of Steven Bradburys nomination for general counsel at the U.S. Department of Transportation was a step forward in staffing up Secretary Elaine Chaos leadership team.

August 3, 2017
Government, Safety

Arizona Mayor Commends Trump Administrations Infrastructure Push

The mayor of a city in Arizona praised President Donald Trumps position on infrastructure at a U.S. Conference of Mayors roundtable breakfast Aug. 2.

August 2, 2017
Government, Safety

Tax Reform to Overshadow Infrastructure Legislation This Year, Thune Says

WASHINGTON The infrastructure legislative agenda that President Donald Trump promised to advance during the first months of his presidency likely will be delayed until next year, a top Republican in the Senate said Aug. 2.

August 2, 2017
Government, Safety, TCA

Missouri Lawmakers Hold Town Hall on Transportation Funding

Missouri legislators will likely consider increasing user fees and placing tolls on existing interstates at state entrances in an effort to increase funding for the Missouri Department of Transportation.

August 2, 2017