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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, Safety, Government, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

Roadrunner Acquires Logistics Firm Integrated Services

Roadrunner Transportation Systems has acquired regional logistics firm Integrated Services for $13 million.

July 21, 2014
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA Unveils New Hazardous Material Route Registry

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on July 14 unveiled an updated list of routes truckers are not allowed to use for carrying hazardous materials.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 15, 2014
Business, Government, Safety

Vehicle Makers Revise Shipping Methods As Train-Service Slowdowns Continue

Ford Motor Co. will ship some 2015 Transit vans in railcars that have been modified to accommodate larger vans, reflecting revised shipping preferences by vehicle makers as train-service slowdowns continued.

July 14, 2014
Government, Business, Safety

Amazon Seeks FAA Permission to Test Delivery Drones Outdoors

Amazon.com Inc., which wants to deliver packages by drone, asked aviation regulators for permission to expand testing outside its research laboratory.

July 11, 2014
Business, Safety

Trade Gap Shrinks in May on Record Exports

The trade deficit in the U.S. narrowed more than forecast in May on record exports, signaling a pickup in global growth that will boost American manufacturers.

July 7, 2014
Business, Safety

Intermodal Rail Volume Rises 6.7% in June

Intermodal rail volume for June rose 6.7% compared with the same time last year, the Association of American Railroads reported.

July 7, 2014
Business, Government, Safety

ELD Comments Pour Into FMCSA

Comment from fleets, owner-operators and others concerned with electronic logging devices poured into the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration right up until the deadline.

July 7, 2014
Government, Business, Safety

Trust Fund Crisis Means States Receive Partial, Delayed Reimbursements

Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx has notified state transportation officials that as of Aug. 1 the federal government no longer will be making same-day payments to reimburse states for completed road work.

Michele Fuetsch | Staff Reporter
July 1, 2014
Business, Government, Safety, Equipment

Fleets Need Stricter Tire Maintenance Routines as Highway Conditions Worsen, Makers Say

With the federal and state governments hard-pressed to keep roadways in good shape, extra attention to tires during and between hauls is essential to maximizing their life span, manufacturers said.

June 30, 2014
Business, Safety

Send us photos that show off your American pride!

Two days left! Do you have a good photo that captures your American pride? Send it to us at share@ttnews.com and we’ll consider it for publication on Independence Day weekend.

June 27, 2014