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, Business, Safety

Federal Advisory Board Recommends Hair Testing for Truck Driver Drug Screenings

After two years of study, a federal drug advisory board has issued a recommendation that hair specimens be approved as an alternative for federal workplace drug-testing programs.

August 7, 2015
Business, Fuel, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Agility CEO Engle Stepping Down for Position at General Motors

Agility Fuel Systems CEO Barry Engle will leave his post for an executive vice president position with General Motors, the natural-gas fuel systems manufacturer said July 28.

July 29, 2015
Government, Business, Safety, Technology

Amazon Envisions Distinct Drone Zones for Future Delivery Fleet

The first wave of long-range commercial drones should be allowed to operate in a narrow, low-altitude band and must agree to be tracked, according to Amazon.com Inc.’s vision of the future.

July 28, 2015
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Senate Limits Debate, Inches Closer to Vote on Highway Bill

The Senate late on July 27 agreed to limit debate on a six-year highway bill, paving the way for final passage within days.

July 27, 2015
Business, Government, Safety, Fuel

Groups Say Road Funding Threatened by Proposal on Ground Ozone Limit

WASHINGTON — A small change in the limit for ground-level ozone emissions could lead to wide-scale noncompliance of environmental rules and could lead to the federal government’s yanking funding commitments for infrastructure projects, business groups said.

July 27, 2015
Business, Government, Safety

Rail Shippers Seek New Rules to Promote Rate Competition

Shipper groups last week urged the Surface Transportation Board to create new rules that could foster lower rail prices through competitive switching or rate caps, now that carriers have become profitable enough to absorb a slight revenue decline.

July 27, 2015
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

TT Archives: Truck Weight Bill

In 1975, President Gerald Ford signed into law a bill allowing states to permit higher truck weights on interstate highways, and it’s worth remembering the reason for the measure – a national speed limit of 55 miles-per-hour had crimped productivity for the nation’s truck drivers.

July 27, 2015
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Stemco Unveils DataLogger to Test Fuel Efficiency

Stemco announced that it has created a test showing fuel-efficiency gains from using its TrailerTail technology.

July 20, 2015
Business, Fuel, Equipment, Safety, Government, Technology

OEMs Expand Air Disc Brake Offerings; Cost, Maintenance Concerns Slow Adoption

After years of accounting for just a single-digit share of the heavy-truck brake market, air disc brakes are enjoying double-digit growth, and suppliers are optimistically predicting the systems will capture a quarter of the foundations brake market within a few years.

July 20, 2015
Government, Business, Safety

Glider Industry May Lose Business Under GHG Plan, EPA, Makers Say

The new federal greenhouse-gas proposal for trucks includes a provision that could reduce the appeal of glider kits if the proposal becomes final.

July 20, 2015