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.

Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, TCA

I-40 Between N.C. and Tennessee Could Reopen by Jan. 1

Interstate 40 may reopen between North Carolina and Tennessee by New Year’s Day, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

Richard Stradling | The News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.)
November 6, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

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.

Keith Laing | Bloomberg News
November 5, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous, TCA

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.

Elaine S. Povich | Stateline.org
November 5, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

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.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
November 5, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

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.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
November 4, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

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, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, TCA

Colorado 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.

Alexander Edwards | The Gazette (Colorado Springs, Colo.)
November 1, 2024
Technology, Safety, Sponsored

Combatting Cargo Theft

Protect your fleet and freight with telematics.

November 1, 2024
Business, Technology, Safety

Werner’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.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 31, 2024
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

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.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 31, 2024