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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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Europe鈥檚 Push to Cut Russian Gas Faces Race Against Winter

While Europeans bask in the warmth of spring, governments are in a race against winter.

May 18, 2022
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Inspectors Begin Three-Day Roadcheck Enforcement Effort

A look at the first day of a three-day stepped-up law enforcement International Roadcheck inspection operation.

May 18, 2022
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Acting FMCSA Chief Robin Hutcheson Says Truck Parking a Top Issue

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. 鈥 The acting head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said her agency and trucking are in alignment on top issues confronting the industry, and pledged to work collaboratively with fleets to address them.

May 17, 2022
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Cities Find Easier Access to Infrastructure Funds

While local communities have more access to federal infrastructure funds to improve transportation, rising project costs are creating difficulties.

May 17, 2022
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ATRI Unveils Top Five Research Areas for 2022

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. 鈥 The American Transportation Research Institute unveiled its top five research areas for 2022 at American Trucking Associations鈥 annual Mid-Year Management Conference May 16.

May 16, 2022
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Buttigieg Sends $5 Billion to Cities for Safety as Road Deaths Soar

WASHINGTON 鈥 With upcoming data showing traffic deaths soaring, the Biden administration is steering $5 billion in federal aid to cities and localities to address the growing crisis by slowing down cars, carving out bike paths and wider sidewalks and nudging commuters to public transit.

May 16, 2022
EquipmentSafety

Qualifying for Nationals Requires Well-Rounded Performance, Chairman Says

There鈥檚 more to a state qualifier than showcasing one鈥檚 safety driving skills in a bid to advance to the National Truck Driving Championships.

May 13, 2022
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States Await Details on Seven Elements Added to Freight Plans

Details are emerging about seven new elements mandated under the White House鈥檚 infrastructure act that states must include in their comprehensive freight plans.

May 13, 2022
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Are Drivers Quitting After Positive Marijuana Tests?

The legalization of marijuana in several states and the post-pandemic economy have left the trucking industry with a bit of a perplexing, yet-to-be-solved mystery.

May 12, 2022
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California Falls Short in Fight to Curb Emissions

California鈥檚 carbon market was supposed to be a model for the U.S., harnessing the power of capitalism to fight climate change in the world鈥檚 fifth-biggest economy. But nearly 10 years after 鈥渃ap and trade鈥 began, there鈥檚 little proof the system has had much direct impact on curbing planet-warming pollutants.

May 11, 2022

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