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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, Autonomous

NTSB: Autopilot Was in Use Before Tesla Hit Semitrailer

DETROIT — A Tesla Model 3 involved in a fatal crash with a semitrailer in Florida on March 1 was operating on the company’s semi-autonomous Autopilot system, federal investigators have determined.

Tom Krisher | Associated Press
May 17, 2019
Business, Safety

Ohio Competition Gets Underway With Scott Woodrome Favored to Win

SANDUSKY, Ohio — Defending national Grand Champion Scott Woodrome of FedEx Freight is back at the Ohio TDC beginning his quest to repeat.

Marissa Gamache | Features Coordinator
May 17, 2019
Government, Safety

Committee Against Human Trafficking Reviews Draft of Final Report

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking is one step closer to submitting the final version of its capstone report.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
May 17, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Unmanned Truck Operates on Public Road in Sweden

An unmanned, self-driving truck now is hauling cargo on a short stretch of public road in Sweden.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
May 17, 2019
Business, Safety

Tennessee Native Punches First Ticket to Nationals

FedEx Freight driver Gary Luster is looking to capitalize on his first Grand Champion win that he picked up April 27 at the Tennessee Truck Driving Championships.

Marissa Gamache | Features Coordinator
May 16, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Self-Driving Shuttle Pulled Over in Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A self-driving shuttle got pulled over by police on its first day carrying passengers on a new Rhode Island route.

Matt O’Brien | The Associated Press
May 15, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Britain Is Falling Behind in Employing Robots

The U.K. is falling behind in employing robots as firms make do with older machines or hire human workers.

May 15, 2019
Government, Safety

FMCSA Seeks Comment on Pilot Program for Young Drivers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking public comment on a potential pilot program that would allow drivers between the ages of 18 and 20 to operate trucks interstate.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
May 14, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous, Top 50, Top 100

Penske Joins Autonomous Vehicle Coalition PAVE

Penske Truck Leasing has joined Partners for Automated Vehicle Education, a coalition of industry leaders that seeks to educate and assure the public about automated vehicles, according to a news release from the two organizations.

Jim Stinson | Staff Reporter
May 14, 2019
Business, Safety

Mississippi Champion Scott Osborne Goes From Student to Teacher

Scott Osborne believes in the power of mentoring. Not only has he been taught by the best, he is doing all he can to pass that knowledge on to the next generation.

Marissa Gamache | Features Coordinator
May 14, 2019