Safety
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.
Cameras on Windshield Remain FMCSA-Compliant
Windshield-mounted video cameras will remain compliant with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules for mounting placement, thanks to an exemption the agency recently made permanent.
July 22, 2022Alabama Sees Success With Trucking Workforce Initiatives
Creating a coordinated campaign involving trucking company titans and state education officials to foster workforce development in the trucking industry is paying off for the Alabama Trucking Association.
ATA’s Newly Formed Women In Motion Program Pursues Safer Truck Parking
Already backing safer truck parking in Congress, the new Women In Motion initiative is taking action within days of forming to improve the working environment for women in trucking.
House Committee Approves Truck Parking Bill
Legislation designed to increase parking access for truck drivers nationwide was easily approved by the House Transportation and Infrastructure panel on July 20.
ZF Outlines Path Ahead for CV Business
ZF Friedrichshafen AG, a global supplier to commercial vehicles and passenger cars, recently showcased its efforts with automation, steer-by-wire, a modular electric driveline and AI-based transport-as-a-service (TaaS) and reported its new commercial vehicle solutions division is up and running, with orders for technology coming in.
Secretary Pete Buttigieg Highlights Younger Drivers Workforce Program
Efforts to boost the number of younger drivers in the trucking workforce are underway, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told a congressional committee on July 19.
New York’s Infrastructure Earns 'C' Grade on ASCE Report Card
New York received an overall “C” grade for the condition of its infrastructure in the latest report card from the American Society of Civil Engineers.
The Smartest Strategy for Highway Safety
Understanding trends in highway inspection violations can help you better form your safety strategy. What safety technology trends are the most relevant to those operating commercial vehicles? Register to watch the replay of our interview with CVSA Executive Director Collin Mooney.
July 18, 2022FedEx Express’ Bolduc Looks to Turn Back the Clock
Five years ago, Roland Bolduc was grand champion at the National Truck Driving Championships. He's hoping history repeats itself in August.
TravelCenters of America Hosts St. Christopher Truckers Relief Campaign
TravelCenters of America Inc. is raising money for truck drivers who are out of work due to a illness or injury, the company announced June 29.
July 15, 2022