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.
NHTSA Probes Engine Fires in Nearly 1.9M Toyota RAV4 SUVs
DETROIT — The U.S. government is investigating complaints of engine compartment fires in nearly 1.9 million Toyota RAV4 small SUVs.
March 1, 2021Fleets 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.
US Lawmakers Introduce ‘Complete Streets’ Bill
A national program that promotes safety features for street designs recently was introduced by transportation policymakers.
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, 2021House 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.
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.
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.
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, 2021Fraudulent 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.”
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.