Trucking Industry Safety News

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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.

Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

NACV to Feature Top Truck Makers, Industry Suppliers

The trucking industry’s premier players are set to land in Atlanta for the biennial North American Commercial Vehicle Show.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 25, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

Fireworks Companies Seek HOS Exemption From FMCSA

Two pyrotechnics companies have asked the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to grant them exemption from certain hours-of-service rules.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
October 24, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

More Groups Advocating For Highway Bill, Infrastructure Push Congress

A coalition of nearly 40 prominent infrastructure stakeholders has urged the powerful Republican leader of the U.S. Senate to set up consideration for a comprehensive highway bill this year.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 24, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA Receives More Than 2,600 Comments on HOS Proposal

The variety of the more than 2,600 written public comments on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s proposed changes to its hours-of-service rules illustrate the challenge of finding solutions that address the concerns of the trucking industry’s different segments.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 24, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Haldex Sees Net Income Fall, Revenue Rise in Q3

Commercial vehicle brake supplier Haldex AB reported lower third-quarter earnings and higher revenue as it increased sales slightly in North America.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 24, 2019
Government, Business, Safety, TCA

How Indiana Got to the ‘I-69 Finish Line’

The Indiana Department of Transportation has dubbed Section 6 of the Interstate 69 project the “I-69 Finish Line.”

Michael Reschke | The Herald-Times (Bloomington, Ind.)
October 24, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

Virginia Board Approves I-81 Improvement Projects

Virginia’s Commonwealth Transportation Board recently approved 31 projects for the Interstate 81 Corridor Improvement Program.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
October 23, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

DOT Announces Audit of FMCSA Oversight on Driver Disqualifications

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General has initiated an audit of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s oversight of truck driver disqualifications.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
October 23, 2019
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

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.

Marc Levy | Associated Press
October 23, 2019
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

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.

October 23, 2019