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

Meijer, Ohio Trucking, DDC Win Awards for Industry Advocacy

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Mike Russell Trucking Image Award is given annually to those that demonstrate the industry’s essential nature, professionalism and commitment to safety.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 17, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Federal Aid Tops $2B for Recovery From Helene, Milton

The federal government has been under intense pressure to show that it is getting help to areas devastated by the back-to-back hurricanes and warns that more money will be needed.

Rebecca Santana | Associated Press
October 16, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

States Temporarily Lift Fuel Tax Rules for Hurricane Relief

The exemptions are designed to facilitate aid delivery to Southern states still recovering from hurricanes Milton and Helene.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
October 16, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Aurora: Autonomous Trucks Can Reduce Risk, Insurance Costs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Autonomous trucks could help ease liability risk and alleviate rising insurance costs in the trucking industry by proactively identifying hazards and avoiding crashes.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 16, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

ATA Leader Accepts Keys to New America’s Road Team Truck

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The new Volvo VNL, an updated version of its predecessor introduced Jan. 23, boasts enhanced aerodynamics designed to improve fuel efficiency by up to 10%.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 14, 2024
Business, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Three Alabama Trucking Firms Deliver Aid to Texas Farmers

Three Alabama trucking companies responded to a call from agriculture commissioners in that state and Texas to deliver loads of hay to ranchers whose livestock were facing starvation.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
October 13, 2024
Business, Technology, Safety

Motive Introduces Service to Expedite Aid for Truck Drivers

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In-cab technology provider Motive introduced a first responder service that expedites lifesaving assistance for commercial truck drivers in the event of a severe crash.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 13, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Eco-Driving Techniques Can Reduce Crashes

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Researchers are finding that carriers whose drivers use fuel-efficient driving techniques can not only reduce emissions and fuel consumption, but also reduce crashes.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 13, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Biden Unveils $612 Million in Post-Hurricane Aid

President Joe Biden announced $612 million in recovery aid for areas stricken by hurricanes Milton and Helene as he surveyed the aftermath of Milton in Florida.

Skylar Woodhouse | Bloomberg News
October 13, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Fuel Shortage Hampers Hurricane Milton Cleanup in Florida

CORTEZ, Fla. — Floridians recovering from Hurricane Milton spent much of Oct. 12 searching for gas as a fuel shortage gripped the state.

October 13, 2024