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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, Business, Safety

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.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
June 14, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

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.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
June 14, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

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.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 14, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

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.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
June 14, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

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.

Lisa Mascaro and Kevin Freking | Associated Press
June 11, 2021
Business, Technology, Safety

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.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
June 10, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

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.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
June 10, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

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.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 10, 2021
Government, Technology, Equipment, Safety

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.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 8, 2021
Government, Safety

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.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
June 8, 2021