Trucking Industry Safety News

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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, Equipment, Safety

Chris Moore Wins Georgia, Readies for NTDC Competition

Chris Moore, the Georgia grand champion in the sleeper berth class, aims to lead Walmart to the team title at the National Truck Driving Championships in Indianapolis. 

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 21, 2024
Government, Safety, Fuel

Minnesota Fuel Taxes to Jump 12% in 2025 Due to New Law

Minnesota’s motor fuel taxes will jump by nearly 12% starting Jan. 1 for diesel, gasoline, biodiesel and other fuels because of a state law passed last year.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 21, 2024
Business, Equipment, Safety

UPS’ Connor Christensen Hopes to Catch Fire at NTDC

UPS driver Connor Christensen from Illinois learned step van skills by observing father Ceth in four contests at NTDC. It will be Connor’s turn to take the spotlight this week in Indianapolis.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 20, 2024
Government, Safety

Wisconsin Targets Impaired Driving With Labor Day Campaign

Wisconsin last year logged 7,701 crashes involving impaired drivers, resulting in 229 of the state’s 512 traffic fatalities. Wisconsin State Patrol wants to stamp these down.

August 20, 2024
Business, Equipment, Safety

2024 NTDC Photo Gallery

Photos from the 2024 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Championships at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 21-24.

August 19, 2024
Business, Equipment, Safety

Hobie Eirich Takes Tennessee Gold

FedEx Freight 4-axle driver Hobie Eirich in May added a state grand champion title for Tennessee to the one he claimed in California six years ago. 

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 18, 2024
Business, Equipment, Safety

Matthew Boenisch's Trucking Tournament Ascension

FedEx Freight flatbed driver Matthew Boenisch from Wisconsin has made a quick rise to the NTDC arena. He'll be in Indianapolis for his second go-around on the national stage. 

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 18, 2024
Government, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

DOT Safety Plan Promotes Wireless Communications on Roadways

USDOT released a plan to promote the advancement of a developing technology enabling vehicles and road infrastructure to communicate with each other to improve safety.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 16, 2024
Equipment, Safety

Top Traffic Inspectors Compete in Indy

Law enforcement traffic specialists will tackle a series of challenges for the chance to define themselves as the nation’s premier safety inspectors at NAIC 2024 in Indianapolis.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 15, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Toll Rates Climb on Three Indiana-Kentucky Bridges

Tolling rates rose recently on three bridges connecting Louisville, Ky., and southern Indiana as part of an annual adjustment.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 15, 2024