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

Con-way Sets Driver Pay Package

Con-way Truckload said Tuesday it has instituted new driver pay structures and programs aimed at attracting qualified team drivers.

May 15, 2007
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Bush Outlines Emissions-Reduction Plan

President Bush on Monday ordered U.S. government agencies to begin taking regulatory steps to curb vehicle emissions and urged Congress to enact legislation to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil.

May 14, 2007
Government, Business, Safety

Court OKs Allieds Reorg. Plan

Auto carrier Allied Holdings said Saturday that a bankruptcy court has approved its reorganization plan.

May 14, 2007
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

TMW Cites First-Quarter Upturns

Trucking software provider TMW Systems said it was pleased with its first-quarter financial performance and production output.

May 14, 2007
Business, Safety, Government

Innovative Computing Adds Features

Innovative Computing Corp. added several features to its main transportation package, called Innovative Enterprise Software, the company said.

May 14, 2007
Business, Safety, Government

Fla. Reopens Roads Following Fire

Florida officials reopened parts of two interstates near the Georgia border that were closed over the weekend, but said intermittent closures could continue as wildfire smoke poses a safety hazard, the Associated Press reported.

May 14, 2007
Government, Business, Safety

Court OKs Allieds Plan

Auto carrier Allied Holdings said Saturday that a bankruptcy court has approved its reorganization plan.

May 14, 2007
Business, Safety, Government

Trimacs Earnings Dip in 1Q

Canada-based transportation firm Trimac Income Fund said its first-quarter net earnings fell to C$1.5 million or 5 cents per unit, from C$3.7 million or 7 cents a year earlier.

May 14, 2007
Government, Business, Safety

Fleets Grow as Freight Falls

NEW YORK The decline in freight volume this year and the number of heavy-duty trucks purchased last year during the pre-buy were both markedly bigger than analysts thought, leading to too many trucks chasing too little business.

May 14, 2007
Government, Business, Safety

STB Ends Antitrust Immunity for Trucking Rate Bureaus

The Surface Transportation Board has revoked the authority of motor carriers to engage in collective ratemaking and freight classification.

May 14, 2007