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Jury Finds BNSF Contributed to Two Asbestos Deaths

A federal jury on April 22 said BNSF Railway contributed to the deaths of two people who were exposed to asbestos decades ago when tainted mining material was shipped through a Montana town.

April 22, 2024
BusinessSafety

Pre-Trip Prowess Powers Nevada’s Hart to Grand Champion Crown

Matt Hart, a scrappy driver with FedEx Freight, surpassed a competitive field to take home grand champion honors at Nevada’s Truck Driving Championships on April 6.

April 22, 2024
BusinessEquipmentSafety

E-Smart Introduces Backing Speed Management System

The speed management provider E-Smart is adding a backing speed limiter feature for facilities to its services, the company announced April 22.

April 22, 2024
BusinessSafetyLogistics

Focus Shifts to Removing Debris From Dali’s Deck

BALTIMORE — Salvage crews at the site of a collapsed bridge are turning their focus to the tons of debris sitting atop the Dali, a massive cargo ship that caused a deadly catastrophe in March.

April 19, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Tesla Recalls 3,900 Cybertrucks to Repair Faulty Pedals

Tesla Inc. recalled 3,878 Cybertruck pickups to rework or replace accelerator pedals that can dislodge and cause the vehicle to unintentionally accelerate, increasing risk of a crash.

April 19, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomousTCA

Weather Sensors Will Aid Autonomous Trucks in Fort Worth

The federal government awarded Fort Worth, Texas, $2 million to test weather sensors on autonomous freight truck routes.

April 18, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Maryland Leaders Push for Federal Aid

The governor of Maryland in pointed remarks challenged federal lawmakers to see for themselves the devastation wrought by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

April 18, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Report: Drug Clearinghouse Creates Advantages, Challenges for Industry

On Nov. 18, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will start notifying state licensing agencies when a driver licensed in a state is newly prohibited in the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.

April 18, 2024
BusinessSafetyLogistics

Dali Owner Asks Cargo Owners to Help Cover Salvage Expenses

BALTIMORE — The owner of the massive containership that caused the deadly collapse of a bridge in March wants owners of the cargo on board to cover some of the salvage costs.

April 17, 2024
GovernmentSafety

House GOP to Prioritize Infrastructure in Funding Bills

The transportation funding subcommittee in the U.S. House will promote connectivity projects while focusing on taxpayers, its new leadership said this month.

April 17, 2024

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