Safety
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.
Hurricane Sally Unleashes Flooding Along the Gulf Coast
Hurricane Sally lumbered ashore in Alabama with 105 mph winds and torrential rain Sept. 16, swamping homes and trapping people in high water along the Gulf Coast as it crept inland for what could be a long, slow and disastrous drenching across the Deep South.
September 16, 2020Pelosi: House to Stay in Session Until COVID-19 Rescue Deal
Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sept. 15 the House will remain in session until lawmakers deliver another round of COVID-19 relief, a move that came as Democrats from swing districts signaled discontent with a standoff that could force them to face voters without delivering more aid.
Stakeholders Urge White House to Assist in 5.9 GHz Preservation
Freight and passenger transportation groups are seeking the White House’s support to halt the Federal Communications Commission’s proposal that would shift certain auto safety airwaves for broadband uses.
Hurricane Sally Slows, Gathering Deluge for the Gulf Coast
Hurricane Sally, a plodding storm with winds of 85 mph, crept toward the northern Gulf Coast early Sept. 15 as forecasters warned of potentially deadly storm surges and flash floods with up to 2 feet of rain and the possibility of tornadoes.
COVID-19 Pandemic Stalls Replacement Cycles
Motor carriers paused their replacement cycles during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, but most dealers, fleets and analysts said the industry merely delayed making purchases for a few months, and they don’t expect long-term changes.
Hurricane Sally to Hit New Orleans, Alabama Coast
Hurricane Sally will begin hammering the U.S. Gulf Coast with flooding rains late Sept. 14, before making landfall between New Orleans and Mobile, Ala., and potentially causing as much as $3 billion in losses and damage.
Alabama Awards $1.5 Million for Infrastructure Projects
Leading Alabama officials have announced $1.5 million in funding will be awarded to cities and counties for local road and bridge projects.
Videos - Trucking's Frontline Heroes
Watch video interviews with five of Trucking’s Frontline Heroes; hear them describe in their own words why it was important for them to risk their own health concerns to keep essential goods moving.
September 12, 2020Experts Stress Public Trust in AV Tech as E-Commerce Rises
As the pandemic prompts people to shop from their homes and rely on contactless delivery services, gaining public trust in automated vehicle technology remains essential, experts said.
Fleets Rally to Aid Hurricane Laura Victims
Hurricane Laura wreaked havoc when it made landfall Aug. 27, but fleets have rallied to help the victims in the couple of weeks since.