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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.

Business, Government, Safety, Autonomous

Atlanta Interchange Tops ATRI List of Worst Truck Bottlenecks in US

The nation’s worst truck bottleneck is located in Atlanta, where a five-level stack interchange known as “Spaghetti Junction” joins Interstate 285 and I-85 north, according to a new American Transportation Research Institute truck congestion survey.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
November 23, 2015
Business, Government, Safety, Logistics

Canadian Pacific Makes $28.1 Billion Offer for Norfolk Southern in Consolidation Move

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. last week presented Norfolk Southern Corp. with an acquisition offer worth at least $28.1 billion, rekindling the fires of rail consolidation that have been dormant since 1999.

Rip Watson | Special to Transport Topics
November 23, 2015
Business, Government, Safety, Autonomous

HOS Restart Suspension May Stay Through February

The hours-of-service restart rules for truck drivers likely will remain suspended through February, a few months longer than expected.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 23, 2015
Government, Business, Safety, Autonomous

FMCSA Shuts Down Ohio Trucking Company

Garfield Trucking of Jefferson, Ohio, has been shut down, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced Nov. 19.

David Elfin | Staff Reporter
November 19, 2015
Government, Business, Safety

Rep. Bill Shuster: ‘Going to Work Hard to See’ Final Highway Bill Reforms CSA

WASHINGTON — Rep. Bill Shuster indicated he will ensure reforms to a safety performance scoring program for motor carriers make it in a multiyear highway bill transportation leaders plan to unveil Nov. 30.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 18, 2015
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Senate Votes to Delay Twin 33s Approval in Transportation Funding Bill

The Senate on Nov. 18 easily agreed to delay approval of twin 33-foot trailers nationwide, a key provision in a fiscal 2016 transportation funding bill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 18, 2015
Business, Government, Safety, Autonomous

Atlanta Tops ATRI List of Worst Truck Choke Points

The nation’s worst truck bottleneck is located in Atlanta, where a five-level stack interchange known as “Spaghetti Junction” joins Interstates 285 and 85 north, according to a new American Transportation Research Institute truck congestion survey.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
November 18, 2015
Government, Business, Safety

Rep. Bill Shuster: Final Version of Highway Bill Ready Nov. 30

WASHINGTON — Congressional policymakers plan to have a multiyear highway bill ready on Nov. 30, the chairman of the House transportation panel said Nov. 18.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 18, 2015
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, Autonomous

Manufacturers Highlight Freight, Trucking Productivity While Urging Passage of Highway Bill

The National Association of Manufacturers is urging transportation leaders to quickly advance a multiyear highway reauthorization bill that boosts investments in freight transportation, and trucking productivity.

November 17, 2015
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Kentucky Adding Tolls, Joins E-ZPass System

Kentucky hasn’t had a tolled road in 69 years, but that will change in a big way in 2016.

David Elfin | Staff Reporter
November 17, 2015