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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, Technology, Safety, Perspective

Opinion: A Sensible Way to Lower the CDL Age Requirement

For interstate carriers, allowing younger drivers to earn a CDL would vastly widen the pool of drivers and limit the loss of candidates to other careers. And that’s why some legislators are seeking a solution.

Laura McMillan | Vice President of Training Development, Instructional Technologies Inc.
September 17, 2018
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Uber to Invest More Than $150 Million in Toronto Driverless Car Hub

Uber Technologies Inc. will spend more than $150 million in Toronto to support driverless car research.

Natalie Wong | Bloomberg News
September 14, 2018
Government, Business, Safety

Senate Still Reviewing FAA Bill That Contains Trucking-Related Issues as Deadline Nears

Proponents of a bill that includes language to ensure nationwide uniformity of meal-and-rest-break rules for truck drivers are racing against the clock to advance the measure before a funding deadline, but face resistance from some Democratic senators.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
September 13, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

France Mulls Autonomous Trains

As billions go into building driverless everything — from cars to buses and airplanes — France is taking a cheaper shortcut to autonomous transport.

September 12, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Simulators Provide Virtual Scenarios for Real-World Autonomous Driving

Self-driving cars virtually have made every mistake imaginable inside the office of Applied Intuition. But that's a good thing, according to the autonomous technology company.

September 12, 2018
Government, Business, Safety

HOS Rules Eased as Hurricane Florence Approaches

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has relaxed hours-of-service regulations in 13 states and the District of Columbia as Hurricane Florence makes its way to the East Coast.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 11, 2018
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Volvo Cars Shuts Plant With Hurricane Florence Forcing Evacuations

Volvo Car Group will temporarily idle its new car factory in South Carolina after Hurricane Florence spurred orders to evacuate areas in the path of the Category 4 storm.

Gabrielle Coppola | Bloomberg News
September 11, 2018
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Ocean Shippers Fear Engine Failures as Industry Forced to Upgrade Fuel

Add oil tankers breaking down at sea to the list of things shipping companies are worrying about as they brace for a once-in-a-generation overhaul to the kind of fuel the industry must consume.

Ellen Milligan | Bloomberg News
September 11, 2018
Business, Safety, Fuel

Fort Hills Mine Signals Path for Oil-Sands Revival in Alberta

A colossal Canadian oil-sands project may be showing the way forward for an industry many thought would never see new investments.

Robert Tuttle | Bloomberg News
September 11, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics, Autonomous

Capitol Agenda for the Week of Sept. 10: Welcome to Normaltown

For all of the hysteria pundits have heaped on Washington in recent weeks, the current state of affairs really isn't abnormal. Here's a look ahead to the week for trucking on Capitol Hill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
September 10, 2018