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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

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Announces $100 Million for Clean Transportation

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced the investment of approximately $100 million in clean transportation projects, including an effort to deploy electric trucks.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 17, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

New York Sues Amazon Over Worker Safety During Pandemic

New York is suing Amazon, claiming the company failed to provide workers with a safe environment at two warehouses in the state as COVID-19 infections surged nationwide.

Michelle Chapman | Associated Press
February 17, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

TMC Announces Changes to Meetings, Exhibition

American Trucking Associations announced the Technology & Maintenance Council showcase exhibition will be an in-person event as part of TMC’s fall meeting.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
February 16, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA Extends Emergency Declaration Through May 31

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has again extended its emergency declaration offering regulatory relief to truckers involved in coronavirus-related assistance efforts.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 16, 2021
Business, Safety

Industry Professionals Recognized for Black History Month

Trucking Moves America Forward recognized eight industry professionals as Black History Month Leaders. They personify excellence in trucking and are being featured for their contributions to the industry.

February 12, 2021
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Transportation Expert Highlights I-64 Pavement Recycling Project

Pavement recycling presents opportunities for cost reduction and environmental sustainability, according to the principal research scientist at the Virginia Transportation Research Council.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 11, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

House Panel Advances Guidance on Biden COVID-19 Proposal

Emergency aid for the transit and aviation sectors was approved in legislation advanced by the transportation committee in the U.S. House of Representatives Feb. 10.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
February 11, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Texas, Ohio Earn Mediocre Infrastructure Grades From ASCE

Texas and Ohio, which serve as important freight hubs, earned mediocre grades on the infrastructure report cards recently issued by the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 11, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

C.R. England Files RICO Lawsuit in New Orleans Staged Accident

C.R. England on Feb. 9 filed a sweeping federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act civil lawsuit alleging that a New Orleans law firm and six co-conspirators were paid a total of $4.7 million in a fraudulent settlement for a staged accident with an England tractor-trailer in 2015.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
February 9, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

First Trial Set for May 10 in New Orleans Staged Accident Charges

Genetta Isreal, a 51-year-old Houston woman indicted for her alleged role in a June 2017 staged accident in New Orleans with a tractor-trailer, is set to go on trial May 10.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
February 9, 2021