Trucking Industry Safety News
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.
Schroeder Embraces Safety in Trucking Championships
FedEx Freight driver David Schroeder, Ohio's trucking champion who will be competing at nationals in his home state, embraces safety on and off the skills course.
Union Pacific to Renew Push for One-Person Crews
OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific will renew its push for one-person train crews when the railroad tests the idea of having a conductor in a truck respond to problems in Nebraska and Colorado.
Michigan School Finds Success Training Student Truckers
A Michigan community college says the demand for more truck drivers and the popularity of its training program are the main reasons why the Trainco Inc.-sponsored course is expanding.
No Hazards Reported as Freight Train Derails in Pennsylvania
WHITEMARSH TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A freight train derailment in Pennsylvania early July 17 spurred precautionary evacuations, but officials said there was no known hazard to the public.
July 17, 2023King of Kentucky Truckers: Willinger Bound for NTDC Again
FedEx Freight driver John Willinger’s overwhelming memory of his reign at the Kentucky Truck Driving Championships is of focus and persistence.
Pennsylvania Police Launch I-81 Truck Safety Initiative
As a response to the high volume of crashes along I-81 in Pennsylvania, the state police launched an initiative with the FMCSA and the PMTA to promote highway safety.
Fleets Tackle Parts Shop Organization
Fleets share strategies on how to maintain parts inventory to eliminate downtime and other inefficiencies.
Appeals Court Denies Review of Intellistop Exemption Request
A federal appellate court has rejected a court challenge by Intellistop Inc. of a decision by trucking regulators denying an exemption regarding the company’s pulsating brake light technology.
House Panel Advances Fiscal 2024 Transportation Bill
Legislation that would fund the U.S. Department of Transportation through fiscal 2024 was easily approved by a subcommittee in the U.S. House of Representatives on July 12.
Company Targets Old Drive-In Theaters for Truck Parking
Frank Sonzala’s company is developing plans to convert abandoned drive-in movie locations and other similar sites into truck parking places.