Trucking Industry Safety News

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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, 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
Business, Equipment, Safety

This Year’s Roadcheck to Focus on HOS Compliance

This year’s International Roadcheck will take place from June 5-7, with a focus on hours of service.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
June 4, 2018
Government, Safety, TCA

Revised Weight Limits for Bridges Add Time, Money in Wisconsin

When Kevin Nelson hauls corn from his farm south of Osseo, Minn., to grain bins in Winona, Minn., lately he has added extra travel time and is paying more at the pump.

Julian Emerson | Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis.
June 1, 2018
Government, Business, Safety

Four Sentenced for Roles in $30 Million Cargo Theft Ring

Four men convicted for their roles in a cargo theft ring that operated from the Midwest to the East Coast were sentenced in federal court in New Albany, Ind., in May.

June 1, 2018
Government, Business, Safety

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper Signs Bill to Fund Road Projects

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper signed into law May 31 a major bill to fund transportation infrastructure projects.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
June 1, 2018