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.
Buttigieg Announces Infrastructure Funds
Assuring the country about the Biden administration’s efforts to improve connectivity along mobility corridors is atop Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s spring agenda.
Truck Body Repair Collaborations Help Streamline Planning
Repairing the body on a Class 8 truck is a process of handling moving parts while performing a proper assessment and eventually restoring the unit to a safe, roadworthy state as quickly as possible.
Baltimore Port to Open Deeper Channel
Officials plan to open a deeper channel for commercial ships to access the Port of Baltimore starting April 25, marking a significant step toward reopening the major maritime shipping hub.
Jury Finds BNSF Contributed to Two Asbestos Deaths
A federal jury on April 22 said BNSF Railway contributed to the deaths of two people who were exposed to asbestos decades ago when tainted mining material was shipped through a Montana town.
Pre-Trip Prowess Powers Nevada’s Hart to Grand Champion Crown
Matt Hart, a scrappy driver with FedEx Freight, surpassed a competitive field to take home grand champion honors at Nevada’s Truck Driving Championships on April 6.
E-Smart Introduces Backing Speed Management System
The speed management provider E-Smart is adding a backing speed limiter feature for facilities to its services, the company announced April 22.
Focus Shifts to Removing Debris From Dali’s Deck
BALTIMORE — Salvage crews at the site of a collapsed bridge are turning their focus to the tons of debris sitting atop the Dali, a massive cargo ship that caused a deadly catastrophe in March.
Tesla Recalls 3,900 Cybertrucks to Repair Faulty Pedals
Tesla Inc. recalled 3,878 Cybertruck pickups to rework or replace accelerator pedals that can dislodge and cause the vehicle to unintentionally accelerate, increasing risk of a crash.
Weather Sensors Will Aid Autonomous Trucks in Fort Worth
The federal government awarded Fort Worth, Texas, $2 million to test weather sensors on autonomous freight truck routes.
Maryland Leaders Push for Federal Aid
The governor of Maryland in pointed remarks challenged federal lawmakers to see for themselves the devastation wrought by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.