PHILADELPHIA 鈥 Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said a complete rebuild of a damaged section of I-95 would take 鈥渟ome number of months,鈥 but officials are looking at interim solutions.
June 12, 2023Trucking 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.
South Dakota, Nebraska Pause HOS Mandates
Diesel and gasoline shortages prompted the governors of Nebraska and South Dakota to issue emergency executive orders temporarily waiving federal HOS mandates for fuel haulers.
June 12, 2023New York City to Test Microhub Final Dropoffs
New York City officials will experiment this summer on a new system using delivery trucks to drop goods at special off-street or curbside microhubs.
June 11, 2023ATA Launches Safety Spending Survey
American Trucking Associations is carrying out a safety spending survey and is seeking participants, it said.
June 9, 2023Supply Chain, Freight Legislation on Congress鈥 Summer Agenda
A series of bills meant to expedite supply chain operations and improve freight rail safety await consideration in the U.S. House and the Senate.
June 8, 2023Maximizing Compliance: A Guide for Fleet Safety & Success
Program Aired: June 8, 2023 2 p.m. ET聽There is no shortage of compliance measures required of today's fleets 鈥 from Driver Fitness and ELD鈥檚 to Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing 鈥 these measures are designed to keep our roadways safe. Minimum compliance is a requirement to remain in good standing, and the inability to meet standards can result in poor roadside safety performance, hefty civil penalties, and increased risk for civil litigation, to name a few.
June 8, 2023FMCSA Advisory Committee Offers Safety Suggestions
Officials with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration asked members of the agency鈥檚 motor carrier advisory committee for some ideas on how the agency could improve truck safety.
June 8, 2023Arkansas Adds 84 Truck Parking Spots on I-40
Amid the constant roar of Interstate 40 traffic, Arkansas state leaders celebrated opening a long-awaited commercial truck parking lot in West Memphis, adding 84 much-needed spaces.
June 8, 2023Nearshoring Raises Cargo Theft Concerns
The increasing interest in nearshoring poses unique security considerations, including a higher likelihood of cargo thefts.
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