Trucking Industry Safety News

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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, Equipment, Safety

Skin, Musculoskeletal Health Essential for Truck Drivers

When truck driver health care comes to mind, most think of cardiovascular or weight issues. However, skin care and musculoskeletal well-being are also growing concerns.

Hilary Daninhirsch | Special to Transport Topics
June 27, 2022
Safety

Nearly 1,300 CMVs Taken Out of Service on Surprise Brake Safety Day

Commercial vehicle inspectors took 1,290 CMVs, or 14.1% of those inspected, out of service with critical brake-related violations on a special unannounced brake safety day operation.

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

Toyota Recalls Electric Car for Wheel That May Detach

TOKYO — Toyota is recalling 2,700 bZ4X crossover vehicles globally for wheel bolts that could become loose, in a major setback for the Japanese automaker’s ambitions to roll out electric cars.

Yuri Kageyama | Associated Press
June 24, 2022
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

House Funding Panel Approves Fiscal 2023 Transportation Bill

A House panel on June 23 approved legislation that would fund operations at the U.S. Department of Transportation for fiscal 2023.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 23, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Einride Gets NHTSA Approval to Test Driverless Pods on US Roads

Electric truck maker Einride AB has received approvals to test its driverless vehicle on public roads in the U.S., paving the way for the company to conduct a pilot with partner GE Appliances.

Rafaela Lindeberg | Bloomberg News
June 23, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

NHTSA Reports ADS, ADAS 12-Month Crash Data

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, for the first time, collected and analyzed data on crashes involving vehicles using SAE Level 2 advanced driver assistance systems, and separately, SAE Levels 3-5 automated driving systems.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
June 23, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

Senate Panel Approves FMCSA Nominee Robin Hutcheson

President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the federal agency on trucking affairs was easily approved by a U.S. Senate panel on June 22.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 22, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

‘Mongoose Method’ Helps Carriers Fight ‘Reptile Theory’ Attorney Tactics

The "mongoose method" aims to counter the "reptile theory" strategy that plaintiff attorneys have used to beat up on truckers in accident litigation.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
June 22, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics

US House Transportation Panel Passes FEMA Bill

The House transportation panel recently approved legislation meant to facilitate access to federal disaster assistance.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 21, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

How Trucking’s Adoption of Telematics Has Forever Changed Fleet Management

New developments in fleet monitoring and telecommunications during the past few decades have significantly altered how fleets track and manage their drivers and mobile assets.

Gregory Van Tighem | Special to Transport Topics
June 21, 2022