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.
Landstar Awards New Volvo Truck to Owner-Operator Dennis Bramblett
Landstar System awarded a new truck to driver Dennis Bramblett as part of a giveaway recognizing safe owner-operators.
August 2, 20215 Ways to Maximize Your Fleet Management ROI
Regardless of your fleet type or what lanes you travel, having the right technology is crucial to your operational success. Discover five key considerations to get the most out of your fleet management solutions and maximize performance, safety and efficiency.
August 1, 2021Paccar’s New CTO Sees Electrification, Autonomy Transforming Truck Market
WASHINGTON — After years of working with emerging technologies in the automotive sector, Paccar Inc.’s new chief technology officer sees a similar transformation unfolding in the commercial truck market.
Six-Year Project Underway on Ohio I-70 Segment
The Ohio Department of Transportation has started reconstructing a stretch of Interstate 70 in an effort to improve travel for truckers and other motorists.
US Senate Transportation Policymakers Press for Pipeline Security
The leaders of the U.S. Senate’s freight committee called on the Biden administration, congressional colleagues and private industry stakeholders to enhance security operations following the cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline.
Indiana ‘Trooper in a Truck’ Day Nabs Texting, Speeding Drivers
Who would have suspected that four tractor-trailers rolling down Indiana interstates earlier this month had a state trooper in the passenger’s seat?
P3 Project Gets Underway to Ease Freight Movement in Chicago Area
Illinois officials recently announced construction has started on the Houbolt Road Extension project, an effort to improve traffic flow and freight movement near Joliet.
Kansas Leaders Award $23 Million for Road Improvement Projects
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced $23 million has been awarded to support road improvement projects in 36 cities across the state.
CARB Approves Amendments to Onboard Diagnostic System Regulations
California Air Resources Board members have unanimously approved amendments to light-, medium- and heavy-truck onboard diagnostic system regulations that will require more data to be stored by the OBD systems, and address issues regarding several malfunction monitors.
Volvo, Bendix Work to Boost Safety, Driver Training
Volvo Trucks North America is offering the fifth generation SafetyDirect processor (SDP5 Full) from Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems as a factory-installed option on Volvo VNL, VNR and VHD models.
July 23, 2021