Trucking Industry Safety News

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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.

Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

FMCSA Seeks Comment on Driver Detention Concerns

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking information regarding truck driver detention time during periods of loading and unloading.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
June 12, 2019
Business, Safety

2019 Michigan Truck Driving Championships

Photos from the 2019 Michigan Truck Driving Championships June 7-8 in Lansing. (Michigan Trucking Association)

June 12, 2019
Business, Safety

Everyone Gets in on the Fun at Competitive Iowa Truck Driving Championships

Walmart Transportation’s Jim Stinemates is a five-time Iowa Truck Driving Grand Champion. After having surgery earlier this year, he’s sitting out the 2019 competition, which is being held June 13-14 at the Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel in Altoona.

Aaron Perryman | Associate Editor
June 12, 2019
Business, Safety

Martin-Brower’s Bryan Krol Goes Toe-to-Toe With Competition Legend, and Wins

YORK, Pa. — Bryan Krol got his start in trucking by working in a warehouse. As a young man, Krol worked alongside his father-in-law in Kent, Wash. “This is a job, don’t make it a career,” Krol’s father-in-law told him.

Marissa Gamache | Features Coordinator
June 11, 2019
Business, Safety

2019 Alabama Truck Driving Championships

Scenes from the 2019 Alabama Truck Driving Championships at Pelham Civic Complex on May 31.

June 11, 2019
Government, Safety

OMB to Review Hair Drug-Testing Proposal

ROCKVILLE, Md. ­­­— A hair drug-testing proposed rule has been sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review, a top official with the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration said at a meeting June 11.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
June 11, 2019
Business, Equipment, Safety

Audi Recalls First Electric SUV in US on Battery Fire Risk

Volkswagen AG’s luxury brand Audi is recalling its first all-electric vehicle sold in the U.S. due to a potential risk of a battery fire.

June 11, 2019
Business, Safety

2019 Indiana Truck Driving Championships

Photos from the Indiana Truck Driving Championships.

June 11, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

House Transportation Authorizers Dive Into Trucking Policy June 12

Trucking policy will have its moment in the spotlight. The House subcommittee on Highways and Transit on June 12 will review the full spectrum of issues within an industry responsible for transporting a significant portion of the country’s freight. Here's your Capitol Agenda look ahead to the week for trucking on Capitol Hill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 11, 2019
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Indiana Sen. Mike Braun Envisions Infrastructure Plan Bigger Than Trump’s

INDIANAPOLIS — The nation needs an even larger infrastructure bill than the one proposed by President Donald Trump, an Indiana senator told an audience at the National Accounting and Finance Council’s 2019 annual conference.

Jim Stinson | Staff Reporter
June 11, 2019