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.
FMCSA, NHTSA Delay Posting of Significant Rulemakings
Regulators are delaying until 2025 a supplemental heavy-duty truck speed limiter proposed rule, an automatic emergency braking final rule and a proposed new truck driver seizure standard.
FedEx Freight’s Willinger Wins Kentucky, Again
With fewer than six weeks before the country’s elite truckers gather for NTDC, FedEx Freight driver John Willinger of Kentucky formally embarks on a path of constant preparation.
Wyoming Gets Tough on Drivers Ignoring Road Closure Signs
A new law in Wyoming is aimed at reducing blow-over crashes of light and high-profile vehicles.
Two Suspected Houthi Attacks Strike Ships in Red Sea
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Two suspected attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeted ships in the Red Sea on July 15, as a new U.S. aircraft carrier approached the region to provide security.
NTDC Spotlight: Roland Bolduc
FedEx driver Roland Bolduc of Connecticut has become synonymous with winning at NTDC. This year in Indianapolis, he's setting his sights on grand championship No. 3.
ROTATE Recap: Knowing The ‘What’ & ‘Why’ of Data
Anthony Marshall, UPS’ vice president of maintenance and engineering for transportation fleet, provides insight on how fleet maintenance leaders should focus on the big picture of tire management.
July 12, 2024Industry Groups Updating ADAS Adoption Information
Working closely with FMCSA, several industry groups are updating and expanding much-needed technical and outreach information regarding advanced driver assistance systems.
5 Questions: Kenneth Eggen, Wolf River Express
Thirty-five-year industry veteran Kenneth Eggen oversees "cradle to grave" management of Wolf River Express' vehicle assets as the company's chief operating officer.
July 12, 2024Are Air Disc Brakes Worth It?
In choosing brake systems for a commercial fleet, there’s no wrong answer whether air disc brakes are a right fit versus drum brakes. There are plenty of advantages for both.
Divided Final Report Issued on Side Underride Protection
Two trucking industry trade groups are criticizing a report issued by members of a specially appointed federal committee on trailer side underride protection as lacking in true consensus.