Safety
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.
Pennsylvania’s Gas Politics Churn as Trump Embraces Industry
EXTON, Pa. — For a second time in three months, President Donald Trump is headed to Pennsylvania to promote his support for the natural gas industry, making clear that he sees his pro-industry policies as a boost to his chances of winning the battleground state.
Colonial Pipeline Eyes Expansion for Nashville Jet Fuel Demand
The busiest U.S. fuel pipeline might expand jet fuel deliveries to respond to growing demand in Nashville.
Federal Officials Highlight Disaster Mitigation Program
WASHINGTON — A Federal Emergency Management Agency official addressing a House transportation panel Oct. 22 touted a disaster mitigation program established last year.
Fatalities in Crashes Involving Large Trucks Increased by Just Under 1% From 2017 to 2018
Fatalities in crashes involving large trucks increased by just under 1% from 2017 to 2018, to 4,951 from 4,905, according to statistics released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
FMCSA Says Drug, Alcohol Clearinghouse Will Be Open to Other Agencies
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced its plans to permit Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse records to be disclosed to agencies outside the U.S. Department of Transportation to ensure compliance with drug testing regulations.
US House Members Propose Reforms to Infrastructure Construction Process
Legislation that seeks to advance infrastructure projects through innovative and open competition among suppliers recently was introduced by a bipartisan group of policymakers in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Infrastructure Plans Approved for Oklahoma’s Future
The Oklahoma Transportation Commission recently approved three plans that will steer infrastructure projects in the coming years.
Russia’s Yandex Joins the Self-Driving Car Million-Mile Club
Yandex NV, Russia’s largest internet firm, said its self-driving cars have passed 1 million miles in fully autonomous driving since it started testing the technology in December 2017, joining an elite group in the emerging robotaxi industry.
Mack Strike to Idle Production at Volvo’s Virginia Plant
The ongoing Mack Trucks strike will temporarily idle the largest Volvo truck manufacturing facility in the world.
Florida DOT Surveys Stakeholders on Truck Parking Issues
The Florida Department of Transportation is conducting a survey to study truck parking issues.