Safety

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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

South Carolina DOT Ramps Up Infrastructure Work

The South Carolina Department of Transportation has increased funds dedicated to infrastructure construction projects, according to Transportation Secretary Christy Hall.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
March 11, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous, TCA

Uber Resumes Testing Self-Driving Cars in San Francisco

Uber has resumed testing of robot cars in San Francisco, two years after one caused a fatal accident in Arizona.

Carolyn Said | San Francisco Chronicle
March 11, 2020
Technology, Safety

Help Your Fleet Drive Safely in Adverse Weather Conditions

Adverse weather conditions, like heavy snow or heatwaves, can happen to any fleet. In this white paper we look at ways you can properly prepare for these conditions to avoid crashes, breakdowns and unnecessary costs, and keep your drivers safe.

March 11, 2020
Business, Safety

N.Y. Auto Show Likely to Be Delayed to August Because of Virus

The annual New York auto show probably will be pushed back to August from April due to the coronavirus.

Ed Ludlow | Bloomberg News
March 10, 2020
Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Mercedes-Benz Unveils Upgrades to Vito Vans

Mercedes-Benz, a unit of Daimler AG, announced March 10 extensively upgraded versions of its diesel-powered Vito van available for ordering in Europe now and its battery electric eVito model available for ordering this summer.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
March 10, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Increase Truck Parking

Lawmakers in the House of Representatives have introduced legislation that would address the lack of available truck parking. Reps. Mike Bost (R-Ill.) and Angie Craig (D-Minn.) are co-sponsoring the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, which they introduced March 5.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
March 10, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

USDOT Active in Response to Coronavirus, Joel Szabat Tells Senators

Transportation officials’ supporting role to the COVID-19 outbreak includes daily coordination with aviation industry stakeholders, foreign counterparts and federal agencies, DOT official Joel Szabat told a Senate panel March 4. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
March 9, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

EPA Proposes Tougher Rules to Monitor Runoff at Transportation Facilities

The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking comments on proposed changes aimed at expanding and strengthening its permitting authority to regulate activities at motor freight transportation facilities, and other industrial sectors, that are often exposed to stormwater runoff.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
March 9, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Fleets Move Toward Predictive Maintenance to Prevent Breakdowns, Reduce Expenses

Predictive maintenance is still in its early stages, and questions about warranties and other issues must be answered before a widespread shift in industry practices can occur.

Steve Brawner | Contributing Writer
March 9, 2020
Government, Safety

Trump Signs $8.3 Billion Coronavirus Emergency Funding Into Law

Legislation to provide $8.3 billion for public health initiatives meant to tackle the spread of the coronavirus was signed into law by President Donald Trump on March 6.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
March 6, 2020