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.

Government, Business, Safety

Dashboard Tracks Federal Infrastructure Grant Use

Midwestern cities are spending more federal infrastructure grants to improve roads and bridges, according to a new National League of Cities dashboard tracking projects across the U.S.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
October 12, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Truck Drivers Who Fail Drug Tests: Where Are They Going?

FMCSA's  Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is taking drivers caught using drugs off the roads. However, several thousand remain in prohibited driving status after failing their drug tests.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 11, 2023
Technology, Safety, Logistics, Autonomous

7 Roadblocks to the Widespread Adoption of Autonomous Trucking

The autonomous trucking industry is facing some headwinds. Transport Topics shares what needs to happen for self-driving trucks to see widespread adoption.

October 10, 2023
Technology, Safety, Logistics, Autonomous

7 Roadblocks to the Widespread Adoption of Autonomous Trucking

The autonomous trucking industry is facing some headwinds. Transport Topics shares what needs to happen for self-driving trucks to see widespread adoption. 

October 10, 2023
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

House Lawmakers Unveil Supply Chain Bill

Legislation designed to strengthen operations along domestic supply chains was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 10, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

Eight Weeks On, Victory Still Fresh for de la Cruz

Two months removed from his NTDC step van championship, FedEx Express driver Jerome de la Cruz of Alaska still savors that magical moment in Columbus, Ohio. 

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 10, 2023
Business, Technology, Safety, For-Hire

Estes: Many Core IT Systems Operational Again After Attack

Estes Express Lines on Oct. 6 said a large share of its core IT infrastructure systems were “once again operational” following a cyberattack earlier in the week.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
October 6, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

West Virginia Community College Gets CDL Training Simulators

A West Virginia community and technical college can now enhance its commercial driver license training with a pair of sophisticated driving simulators courtesy of the state.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
October 6, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

Speeding Tops Infractions During Operation Safe Driver Week

Speeding was a top infraction for commercial motor vehicle drivers and passenger vehicle drivers during this summer’s Operation Safe Driver Week.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 6, 2023
Government, Safety

New Maryland Truck Weigh Station Replaces Old Office Trailer

A new $5.8 million weigh and inspection station along U.S. Route 1 in Maryland has opened to make traveling safer for passenger and commercial vehicles.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
October 6, 2023