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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.

GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

New Idaho Law OKs Truck Idling for Resting Drivers

A new Idaho law takes effect July 1 allowing commercial vehicles to idle when drivers are resting inside and also when perishable goods are being delivered.

May 7, 2024
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NHTSA Seeks Information From Tesla on Autopilot Fix

DETROIT — Federal highway safety officials want Tesla to tell them how and why it developed the fix in a recall of more than 2 million vehicles equipped with the company’s Autopilot system.

May 7, 2024
GovernmentSafety

Most CMV Drivers Killed in 2022 Crashes Weren't Buckled Up

Safety experts and regulators have for years been alerting truck drivers about the dangers of not wearing seat belts, and the results have been tragic for those who did not heed the warnings.

May 7, 2024
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91ÊÓÆµndy’s NTSB Reappointment Before Senate

The nomination of Jennifer 91ÊÓÆµndy to continue leading the National Transportation Safety Board awaits a vote in the Senate.

May 6, 2024
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

CVSA Mulls Another Personal Conveyance Guidance Request

Twice in the past four years, CVSA has failed to persuade FMCSA to strengthen guidance for stopping a rise in truckers improperly using personal conveyance to stretch the hours they drive.

May 6, 2024
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Oregon Spends $2.1M in Federal Grant to Train Truck Drivers

Hundreds of newly minted commercial truck drivers are on the road in Oregon thanks to a state group’s decision to allocate a large chunk of a federal grant to driver training.

May 3, 2024
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I-95 in Connecticut Closed for Days as Crash Damages Bridge

NORWALK, Conn. — Workers on May 3 began removing a bridge over a Connecticut highway that was damaged in a fiery crash  — a project expected to keep both sides of I-95 closed through the weekend.

May 3, 2024
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Houthis Threaten to Try to Attack Ships in Mediterranean Sea

The Houthi group based in Yemen threatened to start trying to attack ships in the eastern Mediterranean as it steps up a campaign of anti-Israeli assaults.

May 3, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Safety Practices, Culture Help Carriers Reduce Liability

PHOENIX — When a crash happens, it is a carrier’s policies, procedures and routines that could lead to a nuclear verdict.

May 2, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Technology Tools Help Carriers Reduce Risk, Improve Safety

PHOENIX — More actionable data, onboard safety technology and new equipment are helping carriers focus their safety efforts, customize coaching and reduce the risk of a crash.

May 2, 2024

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