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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.

Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Waymo, Uber Team Up on Robotaxis in Phoenix

Self-driving car pioneer Waymo is teaming up with ride-hailing leader Uber in the Phoenix area to transport passengers and deliver food in robotic cars.

Michael Liedtke | Associated Press
May 23, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

Washington Passes Bathroom Access for Truckers Law

Starting July 23, a new law in the state of Washington will grant truck drivers expanded access to existing bathrooms operated by shippers and receivers.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
May 22, 2023
Government, Safety

Ohio to Renovate 17 Rest Areas

Ohio transportation officials will add truck parking when possible in a massive four-year renovation to rebuild 33 rest areas at 17 locations in project recently announced by Gov. Mike DeWine.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
May 19, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

Engineers Union Reaches Sick-Time Deal With Norfolk Southern

OMAHA, Neb. — The union that represents railroad engineers finally secured its first deal for paid sick time with Norfolk Southern.

Josh Funk | Associated Press
May 19, 2023
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

NTSB Report Says 10,000 Bridges at Risk for Corrosion

Investigators looking into the collapse of a Pittsburgh bridge want transportation officials nationwide to examine more than 10,000 other bridges with similar construction.

Josh Funk | Associated Press
May 18, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

Canadian Carrier to Appeal Nuclear Verdict

A Canadian motor carrier plans to file an appeal of an $82 million jury verdict in a fatal crash in Michigan for which it has admitted fault, on grounds primarily related to the amount awarded.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
May 18, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

Illinois Bill Aims to Allow Punitive Damages With No Limits

Illinois legislators are fast-tracking a bill adding pain and suffering damages without limits to wrongful death lawsuits, despite dozens of business opponents, including truckers.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
May 18, 2023
Government, Equipment, Safety

FMCSA: HOS Violations Rise After Rule Change

Changes to the HOS rule that went into effect in late 2020 may have increased flexibility for truck drivers, but the percentage of violations rose “significantly higher," according to FMCSA.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
May 17, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

XPO’s Robert Dean Wins Washington Title, Qualifies for NTDC

Robert Dean, a longtime professional driver with XPO, took top honors at the Washington Truck Driving Championships last month competing in the flatbed class.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
May 16, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Average Age of Passenger Vehicles Hits Record High

Americans are keeping their cars longer than ever: The average age of a passenger vehicle on the road hit a record 12.5 years this year, according to data gathered by S&P Global Mobility.

Tom Krisher | Associated Press
May 15, 2023