Trucking Industry Safety News
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.
San Diego Freight Trains Keep Running Despite Landslide Risk
Freight trains, unlike passenger trains, have resumed running across the tracks beneath a San Clemente, Calif., landslide that continues to threaten San Diego County’s only rail link with the rest of the United States.
Red Sea Danger Spurring Global Oil Buyers to Go Local
The global oil market is looking increasingly local as militant attacks in the Red Sea and surging freight rates make supplies from closer to home more attractive.
Fleets, Suppliers Work to Curb Fuel Card Skimming
Fuel card skimming is proving to be the most challenging and expensive fraud that carriers are facing.
Tesla Issues Another Wide Recall to Fix Warning Light Size
DETROIT — Tesla is recalling nearly all of the vehicles it has sold in the U.S. because some warning lights on the instrument panel are too small.
Five Questions: Craig Provonsha
Pilot Flying J's overseer of fleet maintenance shares his thoughts on what he sees for the equipment and maintenance segment this year.
February 2, 2024Achieving a Return on Safety
In this guide, we’ll show you the bones of an integrated and data-driven approach to safety that boosts your bottom line — and the extra business benefits you can unlock. Learn how to optimize your safety program to capture, integrate and analyze contextualized data using telematics.
February 1, 2024Senate Approves Joe Goffman to Lead EPA Air Pollution Office
WASHINGTON — The Senate has approved Joe Goffman to lead the EPA's air pollution office just as the agency is set to finalize rules over emissions from power plants and cars and trucks.
Federal Funding to Help I-4 Truckers Find Place to Rest
Long-distance truckers will soon find it easier to park their big rigs off Interstate 4, thanks to $180 million in federal funding dedicated truck parking spots along the thoroughfare.
Trucking Engaged in Tech Arms Race Against Cargo Criminals
The trucking industry has become embroiled in a technological arms race as the threat of cargo thefts rapidly rises and evolves.
New Mexico Unveils Electronic Truck Parking Signs Along I-10
Truckers can now locate available parking at six rest areas on a 164-mile stretch of Interstate 10 in New Mexico using advanced technology and electronic road signs.