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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, Government, Autonomous

U.S. Border Remains Closed to Trucks From Mexico

The Department of Transportation went from being “very close” to opening the border with Mexico to trucks, to preparing a pilot project to allow such trucks to enter the country, to having the border shuttered indefinitely to Mexican truck traffic.

Sean McNally | Staff Reporter
January 3, 2007
Business, Safety, Government, Autonomous

N.D. Trucking Firm Lewis Transportation Closes Doors

Fargo, N.D., trucking firm Lewis Transportation, which has employees in at least seven states, is shutting down after 43 years of operation, the Associated Press reported.

January 2, 2007
Business, Safety, Government, Logistics

BNSF Logistics Buys North Dakota 3PL Firm

BNSF Logistics said Tuesday it acquired third-party logistics firm Pro-Am Transportation Services, based in Jamestown, N.D. Terms were not disclosed.

January 2, 2007
Business, Government, Safety, Fuel

EPA Issues Guidelines for 2010 Engine Emissions

The Environmental Protection Agency issued guidelines to engine manufacturers governing the use of new technology to meet 2010 emission standards. It also said it will approve pollution rules governing railroad emissions in 2007.

Andrea Fischer | Staff Reporter
January 2, 2007
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Technology Briefs — Dec. 27 - Jan. 2

Tech Firm Trimble to Buy AtRoad for $417 Mln. • Trailer Bridge Joins EPA SmartWay Program • CN Gets RFID-Based Chassis Tracking System

January 2, 2007
Business, Technology, Safety

Questions Raised Over FMCSA Proposal for New Electronic Truck IDs

A plan for Unique Electronic Identification devices to be on most commercial vehicles would allow law enforcement to identify and monitor the condition of trucks and drivers on the highways. This raises concerns about privacy and the costs and benefits. 

November 16, 2022