Trucking Industry Safety News
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.
Report Details Philadelphia Crash That Destroyed I-95 Bridge
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Gasoline spilled out from an unsecured hatch on the top of the gasoline delivery tanker that overturned and ignited beneath an Interstate 95 bridge in Philadelphia a year ago.
US House Committee Prepares for Cargo Theft Fight
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee called for a new task force to fight cargo thefts in a funding bill report June 3.
Software to Allow Fleets to Make Sure Drivers Buckle Up
A software tool launching in the third quarter of 2024 is set to allow carriers to make sure drivers are buckled up before they set off, the developer said.
Thieves Target EV Charging Stations for Copper Wiring
Thieves have been targeting EV charging stations, intent on stealing the cables, which contain copper wiring.
PHMSA Proposes to Increase Registration Fees
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has proposed to raise to the maximum level permitted by Congress registration fees that are paid by hazardous materials carriers.
FHWA Chief Touts Emerging Transportation Technologies
WASHINGTON — Adopting emerging technologies across the transportation landscape will improve safety for commuters and the freight sector, the nation’s top highway director said.
60 Seconds: Fuel Prices to Rise in Five States on July 1
Drivers to pay more at the pump as fuel tax increases are set to take effect July 1 in California, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Virginia.
June 10, 2024Volvo Recalls All EX30 Cars on Software Glitch
Volvo Car AB is recalling all of the almost 72,000 units it has made of its new flagship model — the fully electric EX30 — due to a software issue.
Large Chunk of Wyoming’s Teton Pass Road Collapses
JACKSON, Wyo. — A chunk of the Teton Pass collapsed in Wyoming, leaving a chasm in the highway and severing a well-traveled link between towns in Idaho and the tourist destination of Jackson.
June 10, 2024TCA Names 2024 Professional Drivers of the Year
INDIANAPOLIS — It’s not by chance that four award-winning truck drivers get home safely every night after spending a demanding day on the road. It’s by design, they said during a panel discussion.