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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, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Lytx Sponsors ATA Show Trucks

Lytx Inc. is the newest sponsor of the American Trucking Associations show trucks that travel the country promoting safety and the trucking industry.

April 3, 2014
Government, Safety

FMCSA Shuts Down Illinois Carrier

Federal transportation safety regulators ordered an Illinois trucking company to cease its commercial operations after an investigation found drivers were on the road for long stretches of time that posed an “imminent hazard to public safety.”

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
April 3, 2014
Government, Business, Safety

Trucking Exec Tells Congress Hazmat Changes Needed

Trucking executive William Downey told the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on April 2 that changes are needed to improve the safety and security of hazardous material shipments.

April 3, 2014
Business, Safety, Government

Manufacturing Index Rises in March

The Institute for Supply Management’s index increased to 53.7 in March from 53.2 a month earlier, the Tempe, Ariz.-based group reported April 1. Readings above 50 indicate growth.

April 1, 2014
Perspective, Business, Government, Safety, Autonomous

Opinion: Mobile Is Critical for ELDs

After much anticipation, on March 13 the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration released its proposal that interstate truck drivers be required to use electronic logging devices.

March 24, 2014
Business, Safety

Jobless Claims Held Last Week Near Four-Month Low

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits held last week near the lowest level in almost four months, a sign the labor market continues to strengthen.

March 20, 2014
Government, Business, Safety

Wyoming DOT to Study 80 MPH Speed Limit

The Wyoming Department of Transportation is planning a study to determine which highways would be safe to raise the speed limit to 80 mph.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
March 19, 2014
Perspective, Government, Business, Safety

Opinion: Hazmat Drivers — No Rest for the Weary?

March 17, 2014
Business, Safety

Jobless Claims in US Fall to Lowest Level Since November

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week to the lowest level since the end of November, a sign of further improvement in the labor market.

March 13, 2014
Special Coverage, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Noregon Launches New Diagnostics Tool

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Noregon Systems announced it has launched a full-vehicle remote diagnostics tool.

March 12, 2014