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

Covenant to Take Modest Loss or Break Even in 4Q

Truckload carrier Covenant Transportation Group said Wednesday it expects to report break-even to a net loss of 10 cents per share for the fourth quarter.

December 12, 2007
Government, Business, Safety

FedEx Ground Plans $87 Million Ohio Hub

FedEx Corp. said Tuesday it will be build an $87 million facility in Ohio for its FedEx Ground unit, as part of plans to double its North American ground shipping capacity.

December 11, 2007
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Barclays Cuts Investment in Ryder System

Financial firm Barclays Global Investors, which had been the largest shareholder in Ryder System, has reduced its stake in Ryder by more than 50%, Bloomberg reported.

December 10, 2007
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

California Approves Port Emissions Rules

California state regulators enacted strict air emission rules Friday that will ban much of the current fleet of diesel trucks from all ports statewide, the Los Angeles Times reported Saturday.

December 10, 2007
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Ice Storm Wreaks Havoc from Plains to Northeast

A large storm system that left ice on roads from the Plains to the Northeast has caused blackouts and led to at least 13 traffic deaths, the Associated Press reported Monday.

December 10, 2007
Business, Safety, Government

Mexican Trucks in Cross-Border Program Now Top 55, Paper Says

At least 55 Mexican trucks have received approval to make deliveries anywhere within the United States under the Transportation Department’s pilot program, the San Antonio Express-News reported.

December 10, 2007
Government, Business, Safety

Hours-of-Service Hearing Postponed

A Senate panel postponed a hearing on truck driver hours-of-service rules that was scheduled for Wednesday.

December 10, 2007
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Opinion: Dealing With California’s Reefer Rules

The California Air Resources Board is recommending that truckers with transport refrigeration units, also known as reefers, pay attention to upcoming deadlines to avoid penalties.

December 10, 2007
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel, Technology, Equipment

SDA Unveils EyStar Pocket-Size GPS Unit

Secured Digital Applications, a provider of asset-tracking services, has unveiled its new pocket-size Bluetooth Global Positioning System receiver, saying it offers a cheaper alternative to comparable vehicle-mounted systems.

December 10, 2007
Government, Business, Safety, Technology, Equipment

ATA to Defend Owner-Operator System

American Trucking Associations has launched a campaign to protect the trucking industry’s use of independent contractors, a move officials said is needed to counter recent court decisions and an increasingly “hostile” legislative environment.

December 10, 2007