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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

GAO’s Recommendations on NTSB’s ‘Most Wanted List’ Prompt Action

The head of the National Transportation Safety Board agreed more transparency would improve the public’s understanding of a high-profile report after a federal watchdog recommended better access to its methodology.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
April 7, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Congress, White House Reach High for Next Virus Bill

Congressional leaders are jolting ahead with another coronavirus rescue package as President Donald Trump indicated that Americans will need more aid during the stark pandemic and economic shutdown.

Lisa Mascaro | Associated Press
April 7, 2020
Business, Safety

Airbus Pauses Production in Alabama, Germany

Airbus SE is pausing production at two German sites and its factory in Alabama to adjust to a demand slowdown and supply issues related to the coronavirus pandemic.

Charlotte Ryan | Bloomberg News
April 6, 2020
Business, Safety

Insurers Return Money to Customers During Driving Slump

Auto insurers Allstate Corp. and American Family Insurance are returning some money to customers as widespread shutdowns across the U.S. from the coronavirus cut down on driving.

Katherine Chiglinsky | Bloomberg News
April 6, 2020
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Virus Will Take Toll on State Transportation Revenue, Experts Say

Experts indicate the coronavirus pandemic will have a significant negative effect on state revenue, including funding that supports transportation projects.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
April 6, 2020
Business, Safety

Instructional Technologies Offers Free Course on COVID-19 Safety

Instructional Technologies Inc., a provider of training solutions for the transportation industry, announced it is offering a free course for drivers on COVID-19 safety.

April 6, 2020
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

DOT Ready to Help Truckers as They Support Country, Elaine Chao Says

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao told Transport Topics during an exclusive interview that her agency stands ready to build on the actions it already has taken to help trucking support the country through the coronavirus crisis.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
April 3, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Colorado DOT to Expand Truck Parking at Two Rest Areas

The Colorado Department of Transportation is conducting a project to expand truck parking availability at two rest areas.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
April 3, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Minnesota DOT Announces 188 Construction Projects

The Minnesota Department of Transportation unveiled the 188 road and bridge projects it will undertake during this year’s construction season.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
April 3, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Airlines Ordered to Refund Cost of Flights Canceled by Virus

Airlines must fully refund airfare to passengers whose flights have been canceled during the outbreak of COVID-19, the U.S. Transportation Department ordered on April 3.

Alan Levin | Bloomberg News
April 3, 2020