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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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Reopening I-95 in Philadelphia Will Take Months

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, 2023
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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, 2023
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New 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, 2023
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Section of I-95 in Philadelphia Collapses From Fire

PHILADELPHIA 鈥 An elevated section of Interstate 95 collapsed early June 11 after a tanker truck carrying flammable cargo caught fire, closing the segment indefinitely, authorities said.

June 11, 2023
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ATA Launches Safety Spending Survey

American Trucking Associations is carrying out a safety spending survey and is seeking participants, it said.

June 9, 2023
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Supply 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, 2023
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Maximizing 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, 2023
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FMCSA 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, 2023
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Arkansas 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, 2023
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Nearshoring Raises Cargo Theft Concerns

The increasing interest in nearshoring poses unique security considerations, including a higher likelihood of cargo thefts.

June 8, 2023

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