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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, Technology, Safety

Commenters Favor Electronic Hazmat Documents

There appears to be significant support from hazardous materials carriers, inspectors and first responders for regulators to continue the transition from paper shipping and other hazmat documents to an electronic alternative.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
November 7, 2022
Business, Safety, Logistics

South Florida Now in Forecast Cone for Potential Hurricane Nicole

South Florida is now in the forecast cone for Subtropical Storm Nicole, which is forecast to be near hurricane strength, or possibly a hurricane, by midweek, according to the National Hurricane Center’s latest advisory.

Robin Webb and Lois K. Solomon | South Florida Sun Sentinel
November 7, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Chinese EV Startup Monitors Drivers’ Vital Signs

A new Chinese electric vehicle startup, BeyonCa, is touting its ability to monitor drivers’ health for serious incidents like a heart attack to help stand out in an increasingly crowded market.

Selina Xu | Bloomberg News
November 4, 2022
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

Nebraska, Iowa Issue Hours-of-Service Waivers Related to Fuel

The governors of Nebraska and Iowa temporarily waived federal mandates for truck drivers amid greater fuel demand for harvest season and diesel shortages.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
November 3, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

Public Comments Point to Confusion Over Sleep Apnea Proposal

The long-simmering controversy over how medical examiners decide when they should send truck drivers at risk for obstructive sleep apnea to undergo costly lab sleep studies is heating up again.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
November 3, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Korean Air to Check Airbus A330 Fleet After Runway Overshoot

Korean Air Lines Co. will inspect the remaining 24 Airbus SE A330 aircraft in its fleet after one overshot a runway in the Philippines last month, the carrier’s president said Nov. 2.

Danny Lee | Bloomberg News
November 2, 2022
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

USDOT Dedicates $700 Million for Port Improvement Projects

Additional funding for the country’s ports was recently announced as part of the Biden administration’s efforts to facilitate the movement of freight along key supply chains.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 1, 2022
Government, Technology, Safety

Nevada’s Revamped 511 Travel Information System Features ‘Trucker Mode’

Aware of the needs of thousands of commercial drivers daily moving freight on Nevada roadways, state transportation officials unveiled a revamped 511 state travel information system featuring a special “Trucker Mode.”

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
November 1, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

New ATA Chairman Dan Van Alstine: ‘Create a Vision, Empower the People’

DES MOINES, Iowa — Can a leader working in a high-pressure job as an executive for a billion-dollar trucking and logistics company be a nice guy — even humble — despite his incredible success?

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 31, 2022
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety, Fuel, Logistics, Perspective

Perspective: Prioritizing Our People

New ATA Chairman Dan Van Alstine writes, "As incoming chairman of American Trucking Associations, I am honored for the opportunity to represent so many incredible individuals who form this amazing industry."

Dan Van Alstine | Chairman, American Trucking Associations
October 31, 2022