Trucking Industry Safety News

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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.

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Colorado Renews Emergency Order for Fuel Transport

An ongoing refinery shutdown has prompted Colorado鈥檚 governor to extend a fuel supply chain emergency order enabling commercial vehicles to carry heavier fuel loads on state highways for another month.

February 1, 2023
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ATA Announces 2023 Law Enforcement Advisory Board Members

American Trucking Associations has unveiled its 2023 Law Enforcement Advisory Board, a panel first formed in 2021 to tackle a variety of mutual issues and strengthen relationships between trucking and law enforcement organizations nationwide.

February 1, 2023
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Three Louisiana Women Sentenced in Staged Accident in New Orleans

Three southeastern Louisiana residents have been sentenced for their role in a 2017 staged accident in New Orleans with a tractor-trailer.

February 1, 2023
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NHTSA Denies Petition to Remove Underride Guard Labeling Requirement

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has denied a petition filed by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance asking regulators to drop a requirement for trucks and trailers to display a legible certification label on their rear impact guards.

January 31, 2023
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Tesla Gets Justice Department Subpoena for Self-Driving Features

The U.S. Justice Department has requested documents from Tesla Inc. related to its Autopilot and 鈥淔ull Self-Driving鈥 features, according to a regulatory filing.

January 31, 2023
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House Lawmakers Introduce Truck Parking Bill

Legislation that would dedicate funds to expand truckers鈥 access to parking nationwide was recently introduced in the House of Representatives.

January 30, 2023
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Missouri Awards $5.9 Million in Grants for CDLs, Related Training

Four Missouri educational institutions will receive $5.9 million in truck driver training funds 鈥 part of $30 million given to 19 organizations through workforce training grants awarded by the state department of economic development.

January 30, 2023
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Idaho Replaces 511 Trucking App With New One

State transportation officials want to get the word out to thousands of truckers using the Idaho 511 Trucking app that they need to switch to a new 511 state travel system because the other doesn鈥檛 work now.

January 27, 2023
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Federal Grant to Make Golden Gate Bridge Safer From Earthquakes

Protecting the safety of travelers over the Golden Gate Bridge, including 555,000 truck drivers carrying freight annually, was a key topic among Washington officials gathered in San Francisco near the iconic landmark to celebrate a $400 million federal grant for earthquake resiliency.

January 27, 2023
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Positive Marijuana Tests Among Drivers Grow at Alarming Rate

Nearly 41,000 truck drivers tested positive for marijuana in 2022, a 32% increase over 2021, according to a report recently compiled from data in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration鈥檚 Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.

January 26, 2023