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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Road Deaths Surged in US Even as Driving Fell in First Quarter

Traffic fatalities grew 10.5% in the first three months of the year even as overall driving declined, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which cited speeding and other risky behaviors that emerged when the pandemic reduced the number of cars on the road.

September 2, 2021
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Truckers Face Outages, Road Closures and Fuel Supply Challenges in Ida鈥檚 Wake

Trucking companies are contending with obstructed routes, power outages and fuel supply challenges in the wake of Hurricane Ida.

September 2, 2021
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Biden Says Ida Shows 鈥楥limate Crisis鈥 Has Struck

WASHINGTON 鈥 President Joe Biden on Sept. 2 pledged robust federal help for the Northeastern and Gulf states battered by Hurricane Ida and for Western states beset by wildfires 鈥 with the catastrophes serving as deadly reminders that the 鈥渃limate crisis鈥 has arrived.

September 2, 2021
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How an MVR Monitoring Program Can Help Protect Your Business

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September 1, 2021
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First 24 Hours After a Crash Can Affect Legal Implications Later

The actions taken by a motor carrier in the hours immediately following a truck-involved crash can be critical to the potential legal outcome of the incident, regardless of whether it is a serious accident or a simple fender bender, trucking attorneys said.

September 1, 2021
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TRB Panelists Consider Future Study Potential of LED Lighting

The long-term effects of roadway lighting is an area of study that could benefit from further targeted research, experts presenting during a Transportation Research Board webinar said.

September 1, 2021
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In Ida鈥檚 Aftermath, No Quick Relief in Sight

NEW ORLEANS 鈥 Louisiana residents still reeling from flooding and damage caused by Hurricane Ida scrambled Sept. 1 for food, gas, water and relief from the sweltering heat as thousands of line workers toiled to restore electricity and officials vowed to set up more sites where people could get free meals and cool off.

September 1, 2021
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Largest Electric Truck Deployment Ever Gets Going in Southern California

LONG BEACH, Calif. 鈥 The largest commercial deployment of battery-electric trucks in North America is ramping up in Southern California for an eight-year run, state officials announced Aug. 31 during the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo here.

September 1, 2021
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TMC鈥檚 Fall Meeting to Feature Bustling Schedule, Strong Industry Showing

American Trucking Associations鈥 Technology & Maintenance Council鈥檚 Fall Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition will feature a trade show, a technician skills competition and a series of educational sessions.

September 1, 2021
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US Asks Tesla How Autopilot Responds to Emergency Vehicles

DETROIT 鈥 The U.S. government鈥檚 highway safety agency wants detailed information on how Tesla鈥檚 Autopilot system detects and responds to emergency vehicles parked on highways.

September 1, 2021