Crash Trends a ‘Concern,’ FMCSA Officials Say at Safety Meeting
Speeding, distracted driving, work zone accidents and a lack of seat belt use in fatal truck-occupant crashes remain “areas of concern” among federal trucking regulators, according to a top official at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
March 11, 2021Biden Executive Order Calls on Agencies to Prioritize 'Environmental Justice'
A sweeping executive order from President Joe Biden calls for a review of all Trump-era environmental regulations with a focus on the issue of “environmental justice,” an effort to cut greenhouse gas emissions in low-income and minority communities across the United States that, in many cases, are located near where heavy trucks operate.
March 9, 2021Trucking Groups Ask to Make Truck Stops Vaccination Sites
A coalition of trucking groups has issued a letter urging the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to designate truck stops and travel plazas as COVID-19 vaccination sites.
March 9, 2021Biden Faces Tougher Obstacles for Broad Relief Bill Sequel
President Joe Biden’s soon-to-be-unveiled longer-term economic stimulus package is set for far tougher obstacles in Congress than the pandemic-relief bill that’s on the verge of squeaking through without a single Republican’s backing.
March 9, 2021Ford Telematics Now Available for Non-Ford Commercial Vehicles
Ford Motor Co. is making its telematics system available to all commercial vehicle manufacturers, the company announced.
March 8, 2021Sen. Ed Markey Pushes Climate-Focused Transportation Bills
A group of Democratic senators recently introduced legislation designed to initiate reductions of greenhouse gas emissions on the nation’s highways.
March 8, 2021CVSA Cancels North American Inspectors Championship in Minnesota
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has canceled this year’s North American Inspectors Championship, which had been scheduled to take place in August in Minneapolis, the trade group announced March 5.
March 5, 2021Freight Economy Among Priorities of California’s Long-Term Plan
Improving freight movement in support of a strong economy is one of the priorities listed in the California Department of Transportation’s long-range transportation plan.
March 5, 2021NSC Data Reveals More Motor Vehicle Deaths, Fewer Miles Driven in 2020
Despite a decrease in miles driven during 2020, motor vehicle-related deaths were the highest they have been in 13 years, according to estimates from the National Safety Council.
March 5, 2021ATA, Road Safe America Join in Speed Limiter Regulation Letter
American Trucking Associations and safety group Road Safe America have sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg outlining their support for guidelines for speed limiters for policymakers in Congress and at the Department of Transportation.
March 4, 2021