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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.