NHTSA Forecasts Slight Increase in Truck Crash Fatalities for 2019
Fatalities in crashes involving at least one large truck are projected to have increased by 1% in 2019, while overall traffic fatalities are projected to see a decline, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates.
May 6, 2020ATRI Survey Reflects Drop in Congestion, Haul Length
Lighter traffic congestion and shorter hauls are some of the outcomes from the coronavirus pandemic’s effect on trucking operations.
May 5, 20205-Year-Old’s ‘Refreshment Stop’ Shows Appreciation for FedEx, UPS Drivers
A New York kindergartener who loves delivery trucks is thanking FedEx, UPS and other drivers during the coronavirus pandemic in his own special way, with a 'refreshment stop' of complimentary snacks and drinks that he has set up at the end of his driveway for these essential workers.
May 5, 2020Keeping Cash Flowing During Uncertain Times
In the wake of the global pandemic, technology is being used to keep drivers safe, facilitate remote work, and drive efficiency gains so that companies are in a good position to survive the coming recession and thrive in the recovery to follow.
May 5, 2020Pelosi Pushes New Aid Deal as GOP Resists Big Spending
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pressed ahead May 5 with the next coronavirus aid, a sweeping $800 billion-plus package that is expected to be unveiled soon even as the House stays closed while the Senate reopens in the pandemic.
May 5, 2020Some Fleets Turn to Cameras to Help Mitigate Rising Insurance Costs
Many trucking companies have installed cameras in their vehicles as a way to coach drivers and avoid protracted litigation, but onboard video also can help address rising insurance costs in the transportation industry.
May 5, 2020Detroit Automakers Look to Restart North America Plants May 18
Major U.S. automakers are planning to reopen North American factories within two weeks, potentially putting thousands of workers back on the assembly line as part of a gradual return to normality.
May 5, 2020Northeast States Agree to Form Regional Supply Chain for Medical Equipment
Leaders representing seven Northeastern states have partnered to develop a regional supply chain for personal protective equipment, medical gear and testing kits amid the coronavirus pandemic.
May 4, 2020Meatpackers Cautiously Reopen Plants Amid Coronavirus Fears
A South Dakota pork processing plant took its first steps toward reopening May 4 after being shuttered for more than two weeks because of a coronavirus outbreak that infected more than 800 employees.
May 4, 2020Mississippi DOT Starts Work on Highway Construction Project
The Mississippi Department of Transportation recently began a construction project to extend state Route 76 as part of a regional highway development effort.
May 1, 2020