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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

BMW Recalls SUVs Over Air Bag Explosion Risk

BMW is recalling a small number of SUVs in the U.S. because the driver鈥檚 air bag inflators can blow apart in a crash, hurling metal shrapnel and endangering people in the vehicles.

December 4, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

NYC Congestion Plan Would Charge Business District Drivers

Most drivers would pay $15 to enter Manhattan鈥檚 business district under a plan released by New York officials Nov. 30,聽the first such program in the U.S. if approved by officials next year.

December 1, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafetyTCA

Grants Expand Eastern Iowa Colleges鈥 Truck Driving Program

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges has received more than $875,000 in grants to expand its truck driving/commercial truck driving program.

November 30, 2023
BusinessEquipmentSafetyFuel

Navistar Sustainability Push Gathers Steam

Navistar鈥檚 sustainability commitments go back more than 20 years, but in 2023, it has sharpened its focus.

November 30, 2023
BusinessSafety

FMCSA Warning: Drivers Who Drug-Test Positive Will Lose CDLs

鈥淏y November 18, 2024, as part of new federal regulations, drivers with a 鈥榩rohibited鈥 status in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse will lose or be denied their state-issued commercial driving privileges.鈥 FMCSA warns truck drivers who drug-test positive will lose their CDLs starting late next year.

November 30, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Survey Finds EVs Less Reliable, on Average, Than Gas-Powered

Electric vehicles have proved far less reliable, on average, than gasoline-powered cars, trucks and SUVs, according to the latest survey by Consumer Reports.

November 30, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Transportation Leaders Urge Passage of Freight Rail Bill

Policymakers are calling on congressional leaders to consider freight safety legislation as the Biden administration enhanced its commitment to supply chain connectivity.

November 29, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafety

FMCSA Warning: Drivers Who Drug-Test Positive Will Lose CDLs

FMCSA has issued a warning that late next year truck drivers who test positive for drug use will not only be placed on prohibited status, but will lose their commercial driver licenses.

November 28, 2023
BusinessEquipmentSafetyFuel

Winterization Process Requires Preparation, Training

From treacherous road conditions to freezing temperatures, even the most conscientious drivers need to exert caution on the roads during the winter.

November 28, 2023
TechnologySafetyGlobal Freight

DP World Says Some Personal Employee Data Stolen in Hack

DP World Plc said workers鈥 personal information was stolen in the November cyberattack on the port operator鈥檚 Australian business.

November 28, 2023

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