Trucking Industry Safety News

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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, For-Hire

Fleets Learn to Utilize In-Cab Technology

Some fleet operators are finding the right balance between software use and customization to map better routes, save money and simplify a wide array of functions.

Dan Calabrese | Special to Transport Topics
October 23, 2023
Business, Safety

NTDC Champ Gragg Wilson Honored at MCE, Eyes 2024 Title Defense

NTDC Champ Gragg Wilson of UPS and Nevada reflects on his historic win this year after being honored at MCE 2023. 

October 22, 2023
Business, Safety

UPS’ Gragg Wilson Celebrated at MCE 2023 for NTDC Win

AUSTIN, Texas — Gragg Wilson, grand champion at this summer’s National Truck Driving Championships, touted the tournament’s focus on safety.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 20, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

New Texas CDL Training, Exam Site Seeks Students, Testers

A 20-acre truck driving center that is able to process 20,000 commercial driver license exams annually at a Texas community college is looking for out-of-state students and testing companies.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
October 20, 2023
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

I-25 in Colorado Set to Reopen Today

PUEBLO, Colo. — Interstate 25 in Colorado is expected to reopen four days after it was shut down when a train derailment collapsed a railroad bridge onto the highway and killed a trucker.

October 19, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

Experts Update Trucking Executives on Legal Issues

AUSTIN, Texas — Legal experts updated trucking executives on pending and future legal issues, including possible changes to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's CSA program.

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

Kentucky Completes Improvements to U.S. Route 641

Kentucky officials lauded completion of a wider final strip of U.S. Route 641 linking the state’s north-south truck route on Interstate 69 to Tennessee in a developing rural freight corridor.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
October 17, 2023
Business, Safety, Logistics

Broken Rail May Have Caused Derailment That Killed Trucker

A broken rail caused a train derailment that collapsed a bridge over I-25 in Colorado, killing a truck driver, federal authorities said Oct. 17, based on their preliminary investigation.

Matthew Brown | Associated Press
October 17, 2023
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Iowa Extends Overweight Loads Limit Until Nov. 11

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has extended through Nov. 11 the state’s seasonal grain harvest proclamation allowing overweight loads for vehicles transporting agricultural products. 

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
October 17, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

NHTSA to Investigate Cruise Over Pedestrian Incidents

NHTSA is investigating General Motors’ Cruise autonomous vehicle division after receiving reports of incidents where vehicles may not have used proper caution around pedestrians.

Michelle Chapman | Associated Press
October 17, 2023