Trucking Industry Safety News
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.
GM Recalls Chevy Bolts from 2020–2022 Over Battery Fire Risk
This smaller recall from GM comes three years after a larger callback of the all-electric Chevrolet Bolt for a similar hazard.
States Prepare Rules for Autonomous Vehicles
While no fully autonomous cars are in regular use in the country yet, some states have allowed limited testing and pilot programs on public roads.
North Carolina Deploys Surplus Goods to Aid Storm Recovery
Gov. Roy Cooper has issued two executive orders to aid recovery efforts in the state — one to expedite distribution of surplus goods, and another to waive motor vehicle requirements.
New Jersey Gets $2M FMCSA Grant to Start Mobile CDL Testing
FMCSA gave New Jersey a $2 million federal roadway safety grant to pay for new state motor vehicle mobile units to bring commercial driver license tests to rural areas.
NHTSA Ends Investigation Into Ford Engine Failures
DETROIT — NHTSA has ended a 2½-year investigation into Ford engine failures after the company replaced engines or extended the warranty on some vehicles.
November 4, 2024Colorado Awarded $66M in Federal Funding for Rail Safety
Colorado has been awarded $66.4 million in grant funding to improve the safety of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe rail line north of Denver.
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November 1, 2024Werner’s Mahon Details Aggressive Approach to Cybersecurity
CLEVELAND — Werner Enterprises cybersecurity lead Daragh Mahon detailed his aggressive and innovative approach to protecting the company's assets during the NMFTA Cybersecurity Conference on Oct. 29.
Plus Ramps Up Autonomous Truck Testing in Texas, Sweden
Automated driving technology company Plus has been ramping up on-road testing of autonomous heavy-duty trucks in the United States and Europe in cooperation with Traton Group.
FHWA Awards $96M to 16 States for High-Tech Safety Projects
For truckers, Maine was awarded $5.2 million to offset a $6.5 million project to develop real-time hazard alerts about congestion, bad weather and height restrictions on low bridges.