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.

Editorial, Business, Fuel, Safety, Government

Hear Him, Hear Him

News Flash: Since the administration has rejected any move to raise fuel taxes, it’s incumbent on the Department of Transportation to work with Congress to select another funding source for the nation’s infrastructure needs.

December 7, 2009
Business, Safety

Napolitano Says DHS Will Not Meet Deadline to Screen All Freight Entering U.S. Ports

The Department of ϳԹland Security has made progress in screening cargo entering U.S. ports, but the agency has no plan in place to meet a 2012 congressional deadline that 100% of all containers be checked for possible nuclear devices, according to a new government report.

December 7, 2009
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Union Pacific Opens California Route for Double-Stack Intermodal Service

Union Pacific Railroad opened a route through California’s Donner Pass to domestic double-stack intermodal container service, enabling the railroad to operate longer, faster trains.

December 7, 2009
Business, Safety, Government

DOT Would Report on Tanker Rollovers Under Bill Approved by House Panel

A provision inserted at the last minute into the House hazmat safety bill calls for the Department of Transportation to report to Congress on its efforts to address the longstanding problem of cargo tank rollovers.

December 7, 2009
Business, Government, Safety, Fuel

More Use of Technology Cuts Energy Bills as Customers Demand ‘Green’ Initiatives

As customers seek ways to cut expenses and reduce their carbon footprint through the supply chain, warehouse operators are taking their own steps to trim energy use, optimize loads and automate processes.

December 7, 2009
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

TMW Acquires Innovative Computing Corp.

TMW Systems last week acquired Innovative Computing Corp., combining two of the best-known names in the marketplace and expanding the reach of the largest provider of fleet-management software.

December 7, 2009
Business, Safety, Government

DOT Must Work With Congress on Funding Plan, Report Says

The Department of Transportation’s inspector general said the federal agency needs to work with Congress to develop a plan to fund the nation’s surface transportation network.

December 7, 2009
Business, Safety, Government

Oberstar Wants Road Funds Included in Jobs Legislation

WASHINGTON — Rep. James Oberstar (D-Minn.), the chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, said he was crafting an infrastructure jobs program to supplement federal stimulus efforts.

December 7, 2009
Business, Safety

Infrastructure Key to Economy, Trucking Executive Tells Obama

Investing in highway infrastructure is the quickest, most efficient way to create jobs and restore the economy, former American Trucking Associations Chairman Charles “Shorty” Whittington told President Obama at this week's White House jobs summit.

December 4, 2009
Business, Safety

Intermodal Traffic Declines for Week

U.S. intermodal rail traffic fell 6.4% in the week ended Saturday compared with the same week last year, the Association of American Railroads said.

December 4, 2009