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.
Panel Votes to Hide Scores During Assessment of CSA
Scores and relevant data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability program would not be made public during a review of the program included in a six-year highway bill that a Senate panel approved July 15.
House Passes 5-Month Highway Funding Bill
In a rare show of bipartisanship, the House on July 15 passed a five-month extension of federal highway funding authority, giving the Senate less than two weeks to act on the measure before current authority expires.
FedEx Ground Workers Win in Kansas, Are Deemed Employees by Appeals Court
A federal appeals court has ruled that about 500 FedEx Ground workers in Kansas were employees in the latest of a series of recent rulings on worker status.
OOIDA, CVTA Among Groups Voicing Opposition to Hair Testing for Drug Use
Trade organizations representing truck drivers and commercial vehicle driver training schools were among those who said they have concerns about using hair specimens to drug test drivers.
Top 100 Carriers Get More Selective With Freight as Capacity Remains Tight
The nation’s largest for-hire carriers are becoming more selective about the freight they haul, taking steps to minimize delays and focusing on better utilization of equipment and personnel as strong demand and a shortage of drivers continue to strain capacity.
Missouri to Solicit Innovative Means of Upgrading I-70
Missouri transportation officials have declared Interstate 70 a “laboratory” for private industry, entrepreneurs and innovators to suggest ideas that will help plug gaps in the state’s ailing road and bridge budget.
Twin 33s Can Offer Benefits
The twin 33-foot trailer, the first potential nationwide truck-size change in nearly three decades, could generate attractive cost reductions for fleets and broad public benefits in reduced truck traffic, industry experts said.
Sophisticated Logistics Network Required to Ensure Flowers Arrive in Fine Form
Whether peonies and ranunculus for a wedding bouquet or a single red rose for a loved one, people across the United States keep finding reasons to purchase fresh-cut flowers, but few are aware of what’s involved to satisfy their demand.
FMCSA Issues Changes to Hazmat Carrier Oversight Policy
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration officials said they will soon begin toughening oversight of the nation’s hazardous material carriers, closely monitoring their Compliance, Safety, Accountability scores on a monthly basis.
Senate Funding Panel Includes Twin 33 Provision in Fiscal 2016 Transportation Bill
WASHINGTON — Senate appropriators on June 25 voted to include a provision that would allow the use of twin 33-foot trailers nationwide in a fiscal 2016 transportation funding bill.