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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

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, 2022
Business, Equipment, Safety

Alabama 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.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
July 22, 2022
Business, Safety

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.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
July 20, 2022
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

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.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 20, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

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.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
July 20, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

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.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 20, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

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.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
July 19, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

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, 2022
Safety

FedEx 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.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 15, 2022
Business, Safety

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