Safety
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.
Rhode Island State Truck Driving Championships
Photo coverage of winners and scenes from the 2018 Rhode Island Truck Driving Championships on May 12 in Pawtucket, R.I.
May 21, 2018Capitol Agenda for the Week of May 21: Summer in the City
After we dig out those picnic baskets from our coat closets, and pack the car with beach umbrellas, towels and sunblock, we’ll mentally prepare ourselves to sit inside our cars with our loved ones in bumper-to-bumper traffic this Memorial Day. A look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
2018 Kentucky Truck Driving Championships
From pre-trip inspections to on-course maneuvering — including during a downpour — get a taste of what state truck driving championships are like with this video from Kentucky's 2018 event.
May 21, 2018Gov. John Kasich Opens Ohio Roads to Autonomous Testing
Ohio’s public roads and highways are open to autonomous vehicle testing as mandated in an executive order recently signed by Gov. John Kasich.
2018 Rhode Island Truck Driving Championship
Mohamed Karimi, a driver for FedEx Freight, maneuvers the course during the 2018 Rhode Island Truck Driving Championship on May 12.
May 18, 2018Louisiana State Truck Driving Championships
Photo coverage of winners from the 2018 Louisiana Truck Driving Championships on March 23-24 in Baton Rouge, La.
May 18, 2018Delaware State Truck Driving Championships
Photo coverage of winners and scenes from the 2018 Delaware Truck Driving Championships. (Photos courtesy of Delaware Motor Transport Association)
May 18, 2018Jacobs Launches Less Complex Engine Brake
Jacobs Vehicle Systems announced its 1.5 Stroke HPD, a new variation of the innovative high power density engine brake that the company introduced on a demonstration truck in 2016.
May 18, 2018Meritor Tire Inflation System Available on Vanguard, CIMC Trailers
Meritor Inc. announced its tire inflation system with ThermALERT is a standard/preferred option on Vanguard dry van and CIMC refrigerated trailers.
May 18, 2018FedEx Express Driver Mark Brundage Takes Home Top Prize in Virginia Championships
Virginia is for lovers, and Mark Brundage loves the 4-axle. Finishing first in the class, Brundage earned the best-in-show trophy at the state’s annual truck driving championships.