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

Buttigieg: Truck Parking Central to Safety Mission

USDOT announced more than $4 billion in grants Oct. 21, including projects in Nevada, Ohio and Wisconsin that will add parking to existing facilities along interstate highways.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 23, 2024
Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel, Autonomous

Tesla’s Shrinking Margins Put Pressure on Upcoming Earnings

Shares of the Elon Musk-led company have fallen 12% this year through Oct. 22, while all of its Big Tech peers have advanced.

Esha Dey | Bloomberg News
October 23, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Carriers Feel Insurance Premium Pinch as Cargo Theft Climbs

When it comes to cargo theft, thieves can — and do — steal anything.  As more cargo goes missing, insurance premiums for policies to cover the losses start edging higher.

Amanda Smith-Teutsch | Special to Transport Topics
October 22, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Colorado OKs Tax Relief for Hurricane-Affected Residents

“Tax deadlines should be the last thing that families impacted by these natural disasters are worried about,” Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
October 22, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

West Virginia Invests $4.7M in Road Safety Tech Upgrade

The goal is for the state to use technology to lower weather-related vehicle crashes in West Virginia by warning drivers with real-time alerts about dangerous roadway conditions.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
October 22, 2024
Government, Safety

FHWA Grants $10M to Virginia for Post-Hurricane Road Fixes

FHWA issued a $10 million emergency relief grant to Virginia on Oct. 18 to immediately pay for road repairs, especially a key freight corridor, damaged by Hurricane Helene.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
October 22, 2024
Government, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Litigants Allege EPA Cannot Legally Mandate Electric Trucks

EPA lacks legal authority to mandate electric vehicles, according to a court brief filed by a coalition of 24 states and various economic interests seeking federal appellate court review.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 22, 2024
Business, Safety, Logistics

Norfolk Southern Tops Third-Quarter Expectations

Norfolk Southern’s streamlined operations delivered strong earnings, even excluding boosts from insurance payouts related to the derailment in East Palestine and the sale of two rail lines.

Josh Funk | Associated Press
October 22, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

BMW Recalls 700,000 Cars in China Over Coolant Pump Issues

Models affected include locally made 3 Series and 5 Series vehicles, as well as several imported X Series SUVs.

Wilfried Eckl-Dorna | Bloomberg News
October 18, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Under Investigation by NHTSA

NHTSA said Oct. 18 it will assess whether Tesla’s system, also known as FSD, has the ability to detect and appropriately respond to fog and other reduced visibility conditions.

Craig Trudell | Bloomberg News
October 18, 2024