Safety

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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.

Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Fleets Use Risk Management Strategies That Emphasize Training, Technology

In an era of nuclear verdicts, fleets are finding it essential to maintain an effective risk management strategy to help protect the safety of their employees and the motoring public while also shielding their businesses from liability.

Hilary Daninhirsch | Special to Transport Topics
March 1, 2021
Government, Safety

US Lawmakers Introduce ‘Complete Streets’ Bill

A national program that promotes safety features for street designs recently was introduced by transportation policymakers.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
February 26, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Grote Launches New Headlamps

Grote Industries announced its newest forward lighting, the 90mm LED High Beam and Low Beam headlamps and the 90mm Combination High Beam/Low Beam LED headlamp module.

February 26, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

House to Vote on Virus Bill

WASHINGTON — Democrats are ready to shove a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package through the House on Feb. 26, despite a setback that means a minimum wage boost is unlikely to be in the final version that reaches President Joe Biden.

Alan Fram | Associated Press
February 26, 2021
Government, Safety

Maryland DOT Selects Developer for Major P3

The Maryland Department of Transportation has selected Accelerate Maryland Partners to serve as the developer for a major public-private partnership to improve traffic congestion.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 25, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Safety Is a Priority for Policymakers Pursuing Highway Bill

Transportation policymakers in Congress aiming to produce comprehensive highway legislation this year pledged to boost safety policies across the mobility grid.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
February 25, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Peterbilt Launches Updated Vocational Models 567 and 520

Peterbilt Motors Co. has updated its vocational Model 567 and 520 trucks, the company announced Feb. 24.

February 25, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Fraudulent Movers Are a Major Threat to the Industry

The hardworking men and women in the household goods moving profession call their fraudulent counterparts “rogue operators.”

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
February 25, 2021
Government, Business, Safety, Breaking News

Top Bottlenecks Less Congested Last Year, but Infrastructure Needs Persist, ATRI Finds

Trucks moved more swiftly last year through sections of road that historically are choked with congestion, as the coronavirus pandemic kept vehicles off the road and freed up highways for easier movement of freight, the American Transportation Research Institute said.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
February 24, 2021
Government, Technology, Equipment, Safety

With New Administration, Regulatory Policy Changes Could Be Coming

With a new administration now occupying the White House, the trucking industry soon could see changes in the regulatory landscape.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
February 23, 2021