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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, Safety

Walmart Driver Jason Imhoff Might Be the New Face of Trucking

A man no older than 40 dons a fresh-pressed white-collar shirt, sleeves landing just above the elbow. He has a smile measuring a million watts and perfectly groomed hair.

Marissa Gamache | Features Coordinator
May 29, 2019
Business, Safety

2019 Delaware Truck Driving Championships

Scenes from the 2019 Delaware Truck Driving Championships in Harrington, May 18, 2019. (Eleanor Lamb/Transport Topics)

May 28, 2019
Business, Safety

Christopher Scholand to Be Among Familiar Faces at North Dakota Truck Driving Championships

The North Dakota Motor Carriers Association is gearing up to host its 29th annual North Dakota Truck Driving Championships, and the competition already is looking stiff.

Anneliese Mahoney | Associate Editor
May 28, 2019
Business, Safety

UPS Freight’s Russell Atkin Eyes Second Straight Utah Grand Champion Title

Will it be twice as nice for Russell Atkin at the Utah Trucking Driving Championships? The UPS Freight driver will be aiming for his second consecutive Tank Truck crown (and trip to the National Truck Driving Championships) at the state event May 31- June 1 in Salt Lake City.

May 28, 2019
Business, Safety

Texas Drivers Prepare for Next Level of State Trucking Championships

It has been a long road for participants in the Texas Truck Driving Championships, but this weekend they will finally head to the state tournament to show off their skills. The competition will be held May 31-June 1 by the Texas Trucking Association at Texas State Technical College in Waco.

Anneliese Mahoney | Associate Editor
May 28, 2019
Business, Safety

Wide Open Competition Expected at Minnesota Truck Driving Championships

Expect some fresh faces at the Minnesota Truck Driving Championships, taking place June 8-9 at Rihm Kenworth in Coon Rapids, a northern suburb of Minneapolis.

May 28, 2019
Business, Safety

Strong Massachusetts Lineup Includes Grand Champion Brian Singelais, Former National Champion Roland Bolduc

A former national Grand Champion, a returning state Grand Champion and a record Step Van class will keep things interesting at the Massachusetts Truck Driving Championships on June 2 in North Andover.

Linda Tufano | Content Manager
May 28, 2019
Business, Safety

TCA Registers Technician Program With Department of Labor

TravelCenters of America has registered its diesel technician apprenticeship program with the U.S. Department of Labor. At the successful completion of the training, the technician receives recognition by DOL as a journeyman diesel technician.

May 28, 2019
Business, Equipment, Safety

Wabco to Be Standard Supplier at Stoughton

Wabco Holdings Inc. has been selected by Stoughton Trailers to be the standard supplier for automatic slack adjusters.

May 24, 2019
Business, Safety

Pennsylvania Native Jason Herko Set for Return to Home State as Kentucky Grand Champion

Jason Herko was born in Pennsylvania and as a child lived in Jamaica. Now, he is heading back to his birth state as Grand Champion of the Kentucky Truck Driving Championships.

Aaron Perryman | Associate Editor
May 24, 2019