Trucking Industry Safety News
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.
Association Executives Examine Lawsuit Abuse, Other Issues at TAEC Conference
The Trucking Association Executives Council brought together more than 40 state association and conference executives during its annual summer meeting.
August 25, 2021More Companies, States Requiring Vaccines of Workers
Vaccine mandates are beginning a march across the U.S., constricting the places that people who have shunned the shots can work, shop and play.
August 25, 2021Jury Issues $1 Billion Verdict Against Two Carriers in Fatal Crash
A Nassau County, Fla., jury on Aug. 20 issued a total of $1 billion in monetary damages against two motor carriers that were declared negligent for their role in a pair of 2017 crashes on the same night and near the same location.
FHWA Approval Initiates Environmental Assessment for NYC Congestion Pricing Program
The Federal Highway Administration on Sept. 7 is expected to initiate an Environmental Assessment associated with a proposed congestion pricing program for the city of New York.
Bendix Marks Milestone for Remanufactured Brake Shoes
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announced it produced 10 million units of its remanufactured brake shoes not quite a decade after beginning serial production of the component.
August 25, 2021UPS Starts Drone Delivery of COVID Vaccines
UPS Inc. started delivering coronavirus vaccines with the use of drones as part of a new initiative announced Aug. 24.
Henri Losses May Reach $4 Billion as Heavy Rains Trigger Floods
Flooding from Tropical Storm Henri may cause as much as $4 billion in losses after drenching the Northeast with record rainfall.
TMC’s Fall Meeting Will Prioritize Attendee Safety
Health and safety will be a top priority at American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council’s Fall Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.
California Transportation Commission Dedicates $1.4 Billion for Infrastructure
The California Transportation Commission recently allocated $1.4 billion for transportation infrastructure projects, including efforts to improve freight movement.
Chip Shortage Set to Worsen as COVID Rampages Through Malaysia
The number of COVID-19 infections is surging in Malaysia, threatening to aggravate shortages of semiconductors and other components that have hammered automakers for months.
August 24, 2021