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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, Safety

2019 New Mexico Truck Driving Championships

Photos of winners from the New Mexico Truck Driving Championships in Bernalillo, May 11, 2019.

June 5, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

Report: Local Leaders Highlight Infrastructure in Annual Addresses

The “State of the Cities” annual report by the National League of Cities determined that infrastructure policy ranked as the second-most pressing issue for mayors.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 5, 2019
Business, Safety

You Can Say That Again! Eric Flick Leads Seven Repeat Winners in Nevada

If you’re gonna roll a 7, it may as well be in Nevada, right? Seven class winners from 2018 again visited the winner’s circle at the Nevada Truck Driving Championships on June 1 in Reno.

Judd Hanson | News Editor
June 4, 2019
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Too Little Air, Too Much Cement: CVSA Roadcheck 2019 Uncovers Violations

LANDOVER, Md. — It wasn’t exactly a lucky day for James Dasch, a 30-year veteran truck driver for Lucky Dog Industries, who got pulled over during Roadcheck.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
June 4, 2019
Business, Safety

2018 Grand Champion Chris Outen Set to Go for Gold in Flatbed Class at Oregon Truck Driving Championships

Last year’s Grand Champion, Chris Outen of FedEx Freight, will compete at the Oregon Truck Driving Championships, taking place June 8 at Reddaway in Portland.

June 4, 2019
Business, Safety

West Virginia Truck Driving Championships to Feature Multiple Past Champs

A battle of (Grand) Champions is brewing in West Virginia, as the West Virginia Truck Driving Championships are set to kick off June 8 at a FedEx Freight terminal in Nitro.

Anneliese Mahoney | Associate Editor
June 4, 2019
Business, Safety

David Lumpkin Named Grand Champion at Rhode Island Truck Driving Championships

FedEx Express’ David Lumpkin captured the Grand Champion title at the Rhode Island Truck Driving Championships, which were held June 1 at the New England Tractor Trailer Training School in Pawtucket.

June 4, 2019
Business, Safety

2019 Alaska Truck Driving Championships

Scenes from the Alaska Truck Driving Championships.

June 4, 2019
Business, Safety

2019 Nebraska Truck Driving Championships

Photos of winners and scenes from the 2019 Nebraska Truck Driving Championships held May 31-June 1 at Fonner Park in Grand Island, Neb.

June 4, 2019
Business, Safety

Alabama Grand Champion David Hawk Paces FedEx Freight

David Hawk is taking his driving skills from Pelham to Pittsburgh. The FedEx Freight driver won the 3-Axle competition and clinched Grand Champion honors in the Alabama Truck Driving Championships earning a spot in the national event in August.

Judd Hanson | News Editor
June 4, 2019