Safety

A report sent to Congress earlier this summer said that the reason for a nearly three-year delay in developing a proposed hair drug-testing rule was caused by such “unresolved scientific issues” as hair color and potential external contamination of hair that could adversely affect drug test outcomes.

DALLAS — Infrastructure required for autonomous and electric vehicles will follow demand for such products, according to technology experts.

DALLAS — Improving accessibility — to medical care, good food options, proper facilities and useful information — can help drivers address many of the health issues that affect them, according to wellness experts.

Fleet safety managers often face problems unique to their fleets; however, there are some unavoidable problems that every fleet faces at some point. Effective coaching strategies and best practices are the keys to tackling these issues head-on before they escalate.

The Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee had lots of questions about the major changes proposed for the hours-of-service rule, but no angry words were spoken by its 25 members.

Rising insurance rates can put pressure on your bottom line. Read how lowering your Inspection Selection Score (ISS) can make your company more attractive to customers, drivers and even insurance companies.

DALLAS — From well-kept facilities to properly tailored outfits, there are several ways for trucking and logistics groups to make the industry a safer and more welcoming place for female drivers, according to a panel of professional drivers.

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration officials will not make a decision until September 2020 whether to adopt a new, complex statistical model known as the Item Response Theory to better evaluate the safety of motor carriers, according to a new audit released by the U.S. Department of Transportation Inspector General.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has announced a project to improve a stretch of Interstate 17, an important north-south route linking Phoenix and Flagstaff.

The head of American Trucking Associations plans to focus on fighting back against large court verdicts against the industry, continuing the push for a national infrastructure package and working toward reform for federal hours-of-service rules when the industry gathers for ATA's annual Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego.