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, Safety, Government

House Delays Mexican-Trucks Plan

The House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to delay a Department of Transportation plan to allow Mexican trucks full access to U.S. highways, the Associated Press reported.

May 16, 2007
Business, Safety, Autonomous

DHS Sets $11.6 Mln. for Highway Watch Program

The Department of Homeland Security said Thursday it has issued an $11.6 million grant to the Highway Watch program it sponsors jointly with American Trucking Associations.

May 16, 2007
Government, Business, Safety

Real ID Rule Would Hurt Trucking, ATA Says

May 16, 2007
Business, Fuel, Government, Safety

Kitty Hawk Posts 1Q Loss

Air cargo transporter Kitty Hawk Inc. said it lost $11.6 million or 22 cents a share in the first quarter, compared with a loss of $8.7 million or 17 cents a year ago.

May 16, 2007
Business, Safety

Con-way Sets Driver Pay Package

Con-way Truckload said Tuesday it has instituted new driver pay structures and programs aimed at attracting qualified team drivers.

May 15, 2007
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Bush Outlines Emissions-Reduction Plan

President Bush on Monday ordered U.S. government agencies to begin taking regulatory steps to curb vehicle emissions and urged Congress to enact legislation to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil.

May 14, 2007
Government, Business, Safety

Court OKs Allied’s Reorg. Plan

Auto carrier Allied Holdings said Saturday that a bankruptcy court has approved its reorganization plan.

May 14, 2007
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

TMW Cites First-Quarter Upturns

Trucking software provider TMW Systems said it was “pleased” with its first-quarter financial performance and production output.

May 14, 2007
Business, Safety, Government

Innovative Computing Adds Features

Innovative Computing Corp. added several features to its main transportation package, called Innovative Enterprise Software, the company said.

May 14, 2007