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.
Wreaths Across America Gears Up for 2021 Event
Six months removed from scaling back due to the coronavirus pandemic, the annual Wreaths Across America nationwide remembrance for the nation’s fallen military is working toward a return to full-scale operations this December.
Ohio DOT Study Considers Toledo-Columbus Corridor
The Ohio Department of Transportation is seeking public participation as it conducts a corridor study of U.S. Route 23, a vital freight link between Columbus and Toledo.
Rep. Bob Latta Reintroduces Self-Driving Vehicle Bill
Legislation meant to facilitate access to autonomous vehicles nationwide has again come before the U.S. House of Representatives.
US to Seek Automated Braking Requirement for Heavy Trucks
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced plans “over the next year and beyond” to issue a new proposal that would set standards and require heavy trucks to be equipped with automatic emergency braking systems.
Senators Eye $579 Billion in New Infrastructure Spending, $1 Trillion Plan
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of senators is eyeing an infrastructure deal with $579 billion in new spending as negotiators try to strike a nearly $1 trillion deal on President Joe Biden’s top priority, according to those briefed on the plan.
Truck Cargo Thefts Skyrocketed Amid COVID-19
The trucking industry has seen a surge in cargo thefts since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, according to experts.
FMCSA Responds to Medical Board on Sleep Apnea Guidance
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is expanding access to information about obstructive sleep apnea for medical professionals who conduct medical examinations for truck drivers.
US House Transportation Panel Approves $547 Billion Highway Bill
The transportation committee in the U.S. House of Representatives advanced a five-year, $547 billion surface transportation reauthorization bill that seeks to modernize much of the country’s highway systems.
AASHTO, ITS America Appeal FCC’s 5.9 GHz Spectrum Decision
Opposition to the Federal Communications Commission’s ruling on the 5.9 GHz transportation spectrum band remains active as a pair of stakeholders are formally pushing back on the agency’s move.
Retiring NTSB Chairman Sumwalt Reflects on 15 Years With the Board
NTSB chief is set to enter the next phase of his life after being one of the safety agency's longest-serving members ever.