Safety

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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, Fuel, Autonomous

Driver Shortage, Tight Fleet Capacity Fuel Growth of Intermodal Shipping

The truck driver shortage and related fleet capacity constraints are driving strong growth in domestic intermodal hauling as carriers and shippers try to ensure they have freight-moving options in the months ahead, industry experts said.

November 14, 2011
Government, Business, Safety, Autonomous

So. Calif. Ports to Ban Trucks Older Than Model Year 2006

Beginning Jan. 1, all trucks with engine year 2006 and older will be banned from marine terminals at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, port officials said.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
November 8, 2011
Letters to the Editor, Business, Safety, Government, Autonomous

Letters: New Volvo Drivetrain, HOS Rules

I’m writing in response to the Oct. 3 article about the “new” Volvo drivetrain package: “Volvo Offers New Powertrain Package for VN Trucks.”

October 31, 2011
Business, Safety, Logistics

3PL Transplace Merges With Celtic International

Transplace Inc. has merged with intermodal marketing company Celtic International Inc. to create a $1 billion North American logistics provider.

October 27, 2011
Letters to the Editor, Business, Safety, Government, Autonomous

Letters: Highway Terrorists, Broker Bond Issues

I own a small motor carrier and drive as well. In the past 38 years, I have driven trucks all across the United States, both regional and cross country, and I am reaching the end of my career with more than 3 million safe miles covered.

October 24, 2011
Safety

Carriers Can Save ‘A Ton of Money’ Keeping Drivers Healthy, Celadon’s Russell Says

GRAPEVINE, Texas — Celadon Group has turned employees’ health-care costs from a liability into millions of dollars in savings by making access to care and education more accessible, the head of the truckload carrier said.

October 24, 2011
Safety

Volvo, Mack to Continue Sponsorship of ATA Safety Campaigns

Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks will continue sponsoring key American Trucking Associations safety outreach programs for the trucking industry in 2012.

October 18, 2011
Letters to the Editor, Business, Government, Safety, Autonomous

Letters: HOS, Highway Bill, Warranties, Tolls

I read with dismay the comments made by [an official of] American Trucking Associations about the proposed hours-of-service changes in your Sept. 12 issue.

October 10, 2011
Safety

Bendix Demonstrates Safety Systems to Federal Regulators, Hill Staffers

WASHINGTON — Component manufacturer Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems offered instructions on the capabilities and complexity of North American trucks to federal officials here last week so that government might better understand how to interact with the industry.

September 19, 2011
Safety

NTSB Recommends Total Ban on Cell-Phone Use by Truckers

Truck drivers should be prohibited from using cell phones while driving, even if the devices are hands-free, the National Transportation Safety Board said last week.

September 19, 2011