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, Government, Autonomous

ATA Urges Congressional Action on Drug, Alcohol Testing

American Trucking Associations Wednesday called on Congress to help the trucking industry to improve highway safety by supporting efforts to enhance drug and alcohol testing for the nations 3.4 million truck drivers.

May 21, 2008
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

UPS Moving Asia Air Hub to China

UPS Inc. said Wednesday it is moving its primary intra-Asia air hub to southern China, from the Philippines, to save money and reduce transit times across Asia.

May 21, 2008
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Letters to the Editor: Complex Engines, Soaring Fuel Prices, 55-mph Speed Limit

The article concerning increasingly complex diesel engines theoretically can be translated directly into increased revenue for dealership maintenance shops, but there are a lot of ifs and buts surrounding these statements.

May 21, 2008
Business, Safety

Fed Grant Ending ATAs Highway Watch Program

The Department of 窪蹋勛圖厙land Security has awarded a $15.5 million trucking security grant to an Alexandria, Va., firm, effectively ending American Trucking Associations four-year-long Highway Watch program.

May 21, 2008
Business, Safety, Government

Jevic Files for Bankruptcy Following Closure Notice

A day after it announced it would fold its business operations, Jevic Transportation has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Bloomberg reported.

May 20, 2008
Business, Safety, Government

Pa. Trucking Group Voices Concerns on Turnpike Lease

The head of the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association said a plan backed by Gov. Ed Rendell (D) to lease the Pennsylvania Turnpike for 75 years does not meet the needs of the transportation community at large.

May 20, 2008
Business, Safety, Government

No Correlation Between Safety, Length of Training, ATRI Says

A study conducted by the American Transportation Research Institute found there is no correlation between the length of a training program and safety performance.

May 20, 2008
Government, Business, Safety, Technology, Equipment

IdleAire Files Chapter 11; Stations to Remain Open

IdleAire Technologies Corp., a designer of anti-idling systems for long-haul trucks at truck stops, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, but its facilities will remain open to truckers, the company said Friday.

May 19, 2008
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

EPA Reversed Position on California Emissions Request, Papers Show

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Stephen Johnson backed letting California set auto emissions rules stricter than federal standards before consulting with the White House, according to a congressional panel, Bloomberg reported Monday.

May 19, 2008
Fuel, Business, Safety, Government

Jevic Transportation Folds, Citing High Fuel Costs

Truckload and less-than-truckload carrier Jevic Transportation said Monday it is discontinuing operations, due to soaring fuel costs and a weak economy.

May 19, 2008