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.
2019 Oregon Truck Driving Championships
Photos from the Oregon Truck Driving Championships held June 8 in Portland.
June 11, 2019Carriers Invest in Inspection Strategies, Tools
Motor carriers are investing in training, technology and ongoing education to help ensure their drivers conduct thorough pre- and post-trip inspections, which are essential for complying with federal safety standards and minimizing vehicle downtime.
Senators Push Bill to Rebuild Deficient Bridges
Infrastructure experts have determined that thousands of bridges nationwide require either minor repairs or major rehabilitations. A group of lawmakers in Congress is acknowledging the experts and looking to do something about it.
Ken Rageth, Wyoming’s Grand Champion, Is Also a Team Player
Ken Rageth of FedEx Freight won the Flatbed to become Grand Champion at the 2019 Wyoming Truck Driving Championships.
2019 Minnesota Truck Driving Championships
Photos from the Minnesota Truck Driving Championships held June 8-9 in Coon Rapids.
June 10, 2019XPO's Ernie Budlowski Drives Straight to Connecticut Grand Champion Title
Ernie Budlowski of XPO Logistics drove straight to the Straight Truck title en route to claiming Grand Champion honors in the Connecticut Truck Driving Championships in Windsor Locks on June 8.
2019 Wyoming Truck Driving Championships
Photos from the 2019 Wyoming Truck Driving Championships held June 8 in Cheyenne. (Wyoming Trucking Association)
June 10, 2019Texas Champ Brent Dotts Is Ready to Compete at NTDC
The Grand Champion of the Texas Truck Driving Championships, Brent Dotts, is no stranger to competition.
FedEx Freight 3-Axle Ace Ritch Fundell Repeats as Illinois Grand Champion
For the second year in a row, Ritch Fundell had a grand old time at the Illinois Truck Driving Championships. Fundell, a 3-Axle ace with FedEx Freight, conquered the Pheasant Run Resort course in St. Charles on June 7-8 to earn his second straight trip to the National Truck Driving Championships.
Michelin Plans to Deploy Einride’s T-Pod
Tire maker Michelin Group announced it will deploy an autonomous electric transport system, called T-Pod, from Einride beginning in 2020.
June 10, 2019