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.
March 24, 2022Sen. 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.
March 23, 2022Mack 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, 2022SEC 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, 2022N.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.
March 21, 2022Tire Manufacturers Remain Cautious About Finding Supply Chain Solutions
Commercial tiremakers are feeling a different type of March Madness dealing with their supply chains.
March 21, 2022Improve Inspector Relationships. Improve Truck Inspection Results.
Program Aired: March 17, 2022. Roadside inspections are a necessary part of trucking. Sooner or later every truck is pulled in for an inspection.
March 17, 2022Wyoming Officials Put Alternative to I-80 on Funding Wish List
Despite a possible $6 billion cost, Wyoming transportation officials hope the federal government will fund an alternative route to a hazardous 100-mile stretch of the Interstate 80 mountain corridor where hurricane-force winds and snow cause accidents, heavy truck blow-overs and supply chain disruptions.
March 17, 2022Carriers Suspend Operations in Russia, Ukraine
Transportation companies have been suspending operations in Russia and Ukraine amid the ongoing war between the countries.
March 17, 2022Study: SUVs, Pickups More Likely to Hit Pedestrians Than Cars
DETROIT — Drivers of bigger vehicles such as pickup trucks and SUVs are more likely to hit pedestrians while making turns than drivers of cars, according to a new study.
March 17, 2022