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.
TT Reporters Tackle NTDC Driving Course
Transport Topics reporters Eleanor Lamb and Marissa Gamache got behind the wheel of a 3-Axle truck to test out their driving skills on a modified version of the course that National Truck Driving Championships competitors faced. Who got the better score?
August 17, 20192019 NTDC Photo Galleries
Images from the state truck driving championships.
August 17, 2019Final-Day Parade, Finalists' Reaction
Watch as the excitement builds for the announcement of the 2019 National Truck Driving Championships finalists, and check out some of their reactions to advancing!
August 17, 2019NTDC Day 2: Course Hard, but Spirits High
PITTSBURGH — The second day of regular competition at the National Truck Driving Championships, which presented drivers with a demanding course, wound to a close Aug. 16.
NTDC Course Walk-Through
NTDC Course Chairperson Robert Foskey gives Transport Topics reporter Eleanor Lamb a private tour of the skills course.
August 16, 2019Mack, Noregon Partner on Dynamic Maintenance Service
Mack Trucks announced a new service called dynamic maintenance for connected vehicles.
August 16, 2019What Excites Fans in the Stands?
Transport Topics reporter Eleanor Lamb hits the sidelines to talk with supporters about their experience at NTDC 2019.
August 16, 2019Rookies, Vets Keep Their Focus on Taking Top Honors
PITTSBURGH — One former national Grand Champion and one rookie were among the 5-Axle drivers taking the course Aug. 15 at the 82nd annual National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships. Their perspectives differed, but in unlikely ways.
One-on-One With FMCSA's Ray Martinez
FMCSA Administrator Ray Martinez chats one-on-one with TT's Eleanor Lamb on the heels of the agency's release of proposed rule changes to hours of service.
August 15, 2019NTDC Drivers Reflect on Exam
We asked drivers what they thought of how they did on the written exam at NTDC. Here's what they had to say.
August 15, 2019