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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

2019 Kentucky Truck Driving Championships

Photos from the 2019 Kentucky Truck Driving Championships on May 17-18 at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta. (John Sommers II/For Transport Topics)

May 21, 2019
Government, Safety

Oregon’s Infrastructure Earns a C- on ASCE Report Card

Oregon’s infrastructure received a C- on its report card from the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
May 21, 2019
Business, Safety

America’s Road Team Captains Project Safety Image at Trucking Championships

SANDUSKY, Ohio — Truck driving championships bring out the best of the best in the industry. Whether it is lifetime competitors, former champions or Road Team captains, Ohio has them all.

Marissa Gamache | Features Coordinator
May 20, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Infrastructure Week Encore: Trump, Democrats to Discuss Funding May 22

President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats agreed on April 30 to proceed with a $2 trillion infrastructure package, yet, they haven’t announced how to pay for the measure. That may change when they meet May 22 to discuss funding. Here's your Capitol Agenda look ahead at the week for trucking on Capitol Hill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
May 20, 2019
Business, Safety

Ohio Grand Champion Scott Woodrome Attributes Win to Faith, Family, Competitors

SANDUSKY, Ohio — It sure seems that Scott Woodrome of FedEx Freight has figured out the key to winning. It starts with his faith in God, adds a full dose of love and support from his wife and the FedEx team, and tops it off with a diligent work ethic that gets him competition-ready.

Marissa Gamache | Features Coordinator
May 20, 2019
Business, Safety

2019 Delaware Truck Driving Championships

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

May 20, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

TuSimple Self-Driving Trucks to Haul Mail for Postal Service in Two-Week Pilot

Self-driving trucks operated by startup TuSimple will haul mail and packages across the Southwest in a two-week pilot program with the U.S. Postal Service.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
May 20, 2019
Business, Safety

2019 Kentucky Truck Driving Championships

Drivers conduct pre-trip inspections and compete on the course during the 2019 Kentucky Truck Driving Championships.

May 18, 2019
Business, Safety

Walmart’s Robert Benton Crowned Grand Champion in Delaware

HARRINGTON, Del. — Robert Benton, a Walmart Transportation driver based in Delaware, will be heading to the National Truck Driving Championships for the third year in a row.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
May 18, 2019
Business, Safety

2019 Ohio Truck Driving Championships

Photos from the Ohio Truck Driving Championships in Sandusky, Ohio, May 17-18, 2019. (Marissa Gamache/Transport Topics)

May 17, 2019