Safety

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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, Safety

White House Requests Budget Increase for FMCSA

The White House’s $5.8 trillion fiscal 2023 budget proposal aims to increase funding for federal trucking regulators.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
March 28, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA Drops Two CDL Streamlining Proposals

Federal trucking regulators have withdrawn two proposals intended to streamline credentialing and testing processes for aspiring truck drivers to obtain their commercial driver licenses.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
March 28, 2022
Business, Technology, Safety

Lytx Recognizes Winners in Driver, Coach Categories

Lytx announced the winners of its driver of the year and coach of the year awards last month.

March 25, 2022
Business, Equipment, Safety

Ideal Warehouse Innovations Offers Push-Button Trailer Support System

Ideal Warehouse Innovations announced it developed a hands-free trailer support system, the Ground Mounted Trailer Support.

March 25, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Safety ‘Areas of Concern’ Remain Consistent, FMCSA Says

Many of the safety trend concerns discussed during the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s 21st Annual Analysis, Research and Technology Forum on March 23 echoed those identified at the 2021 forum.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
March 24, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Sen. Thune Again Highlights AV Bill’s Safety Benefits

The nationwide adoption of autonomous vehicle technology would potentially improve safety and connectivity for the commuter and commercial transportation sectors, a key proponent of the technology in the U.S. Senate said at a hearing on March 23.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
March 23, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Mack Adds Digital Feature to Roadside Assistance Service

Mack Trucks announced it added a digital tracking feature to expand its Mack OneCall 24/7 roadside assistance service and support offered through the Mack Uptime Center.

March 23, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

SEC Plan Would Require Climate-Change Risk Disclosures

Companies will need to reveal detailed information about their greenhouse gas pollution under a proposed U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission plan, marking a major shift in how corporations must show they are dealing with climate change.

March 21, 2022
Government, Equipment, Safety

N.H. Removes Entry-Level Driver Technicality

A New Hampshire law preventing licensing of new entry-level truck drivers has been changed with the governor’s signing of immediate legislation to comply with new federal requirements.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
March 21, 2022
Business, Equipment, Safety

Tire Manufacturers Remain Cautious About Finding Supply Chain Solutions

Commercial tiremakers are feeling a different type of March Madness dealing with their supply chains.

Jack Ferry | Special to Transport Topics
March 21, 2022