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.
Mississippi Driver Scott Osborne Takes Gold, Again
The veterans took center stage at Mississippi’s Truck Driving Championships on April 26-27. Reigning Grand Champion Scott Osborne of FedEx Freight repeated his victory this year, scoring 300 points in the Flatbed division.
2019 Mississippi Truck Driving Championships
Photos from the Mississippi Truck Driving Championships in Gulfport, Miss., April 26-27. (Mississippi Trucking Association)
May 3, 2019UPS, Teamsters Finalize New Five-Year Labor Contract
UPS Inc. and an estimated 255,000 members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters are now working under a new five-year agreement that brings labor stability to the Atlanta-based shipping giant. The contract took effect on April 29 after workers in Michigan ratified the last outstanding supplemental agreement.
Old Dominion Highlights Safety Through Forklift Rodeos
Old Dominion Freight Line has been steadily growing its internal Forklift Rodeo competition. What began as a single event at its Salt Lake City service center in 2016 has grown into ODFL hosting seven or eight a year.
Ina Daly Thrives in Male-Dominated Profession
Arizona’s Ina Daly has become a staple in the truck driving competition arena. Not only has she proved her skills as a driver for XPO Logistics, but she also has shown she belongs in the male-dominated industry.
ARTBA Webinar Speakers Champion Transparency, Trust
Establishing rapport with legislators and the public is essential to gaining their trust and generating support for infrastructure investment, according to state transportation leaders.
Cummins Lifts 1Q Revenue, Income Amid Record Demand for Truck Engines
Cummins Inc. reported higher net income and revenue in the first quarter reflecting the strength in the North American truck production and power generation markets, plus global construction demand.
Oakland Port Truck Management Plan Nears Final Approval
The Port of Oakland’s West Oakland Truck Management Plan has moved one step closer to final approval.
Fleets Conduct Real-Life Tests Before Committing to New Tires
Improvements to truck tire technology in recent years have created a collection of products that manufacturers often tout as their most advanced, longest-wearing and most fuel-efficient tires ever. But many motor carriers choose to analyze those factory-tested claims in their own real-life settings before committing to adding the products to their entire fleet.
Remote Diagnostics to the Rescue
Remote diagnostics systems available on modern trucks are helping fleets avoid costly repairs and reduce vehicle downtime, and this technology is rapidly advancing toward offering better predictions of when problems might occur.
April 26, 2019