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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, Equipment, Safety

Safety, Insurance Costs Cited in Study as Reasons to Consider Autonomous Vehicles

As autonomous vehicles become more commonplace on our highways and roads, drivers of both trucks and passenger cars are likely to become more accepting of the technology, a survey of U.S. consumers by the market research firm J.D. Power found.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
June 6, 2018
Government, Safety

INFRA Grants Address Congestion, Corridor Expansion

The most recent spate of Infrastructure For Rebuilding America grants will support some major mobility and capacity projects throughout the country.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
June 6, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

White House Reduces Trucking Rules, but Doesn't Ease Enforcement, Attorneys Say

INDIANAPOLIS ­­— The deregulatory nature of the Trump administration threatens delay or elimination of several Obama-era trucking-related regulations, but those that remain on the books will continue to be aggressively enforced, panelists said at a law seminar here.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
June 6, 2018
Business, Safety

FedEx Freight’s Cirrincione Dominates in Lone Star State

The top trucker out of the Lone Star state this year is Michael Cirrincione of FedEx Freight.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 5, 2018
Government, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

TRIP Report Shows Georgia’s Infrastructure Funding Will Need Boost Despite Transportation Bill

Although Georgia’s most recent transportation funding bill has generated enough to finance some major future projects, it will not be able to keep pace with the state’s growing infrastructure and capacity needs, according to a recent report from The Road Information Program.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
June 5, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Senate Funding Bill Tasks DOT With Reviewing Ag Haulers’ ELD Concerns

Sen. John Hoeven (R-N.D.) indicated he may propose a provision aimed at assisting livestock haulers struggling with electronic logging device requirements when the Appropriations Committee considers a fiscal 2019 transportation funding bill June 7.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 5, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

ATA’s Chris Spear Cautions Against Further ELD Exemptions

INDIANAPOLIS — The head of American Trucking Associations warned during a legal seminar here that further exemptions from Congress to electronic logging requirements for agricultural haulers could threaten safety on the nation’s roads.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
June 5, 2018
Business, Safety

Wisconsin State Truck Driving Championships

Photo coverage of winners and scenes from the 2018 Wisconsin Truck Driving Championships May 18-19 in Appleton, Wis. (Photos courtesy of the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association)

June 4, 2018
Business, Safety

Tennessee State Truck Driving Championships

Photo coverage of winners from the 2018 Tennessee Truck Driving Championships April 27-28 in Antioch, Tenn. (Photos courtesy of the Tennessee Trucking Association)

June 4, 2018
Business, Safety

Maine Truck Driving Championships

Photo coverage of winners from the 2018 Maine Truck Driving Championships on May 19 in Hermon, Maine. (Photos courtesy of Maine Motor Transport Association)

June 4, 2018