Truck drivers and other workers in critical and essential jobs could be among the earliest people to receive COVID-19 vaccinations.
November 30, 2020Trucking 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.
Can On-Demand Freight Really Work for Trucking?
In theory, the idea of an on-demand freight marketplace sounds great. In fact, there has been a big push and a great deal of investment made into automating freight brokerage or non-asset logistics.
November 30, 2020Cold Chain Adds Vaccine Distribution Facility
Cold Chain Technologies announced the opening of a new facility in Lebanon, Tenn., to support the needs for COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
November 30, 2020FHWA Proposal Would Allow States More Flexibility With Design Standards
The Federal Highway Administration published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would allow state departments of transportation more flexibility with design standards when repairing highways and interstates.
November 25, 2020Operational Cost of Trucking Down 9.3%, ATRI Finds
Costs associated with trucking operations have decreased, according to the American Transportation Research Institute.
November 24, 2020North Dakota Tops Reason Foundation鈥檚 Annual Highway Report
North Dakota has the best state-owned road system in the country, according to Reason Foundation鈥檚 recently released Annual Highway Report.
November 24, 2020Economic Outlook Bright for Holidays
Goods are pouring into ports, being delivered by trucks to warehouses and e-commerce locations, and retailers are restocking their shelves as the holiday shopping season gets into full swing. It鈥檚 also a major reason why trucking continues to outperform the overall U.S. economy.
November 24, 2020Big Fleets to Work Together on Enhancing Driver Visibility in Cab
Anheuser-Busch InBev, PepsiCo Inc., Republic Services and nongovernmental organization Together for Safer Roads announced a design challenge to improve fleet safety and save lives, calling the project the Truck of the Future.
November 23, 2020GM to Recall 7 Million Vehicles to Replace Takata Air Bags
The U.S. is making General Motors recall and repair nearly 6 million big pickup trucks and SUVs equipped with potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators.
November 23, 2020US Capitol Christmas Tree Photo Gallery
From harvesting, to transport, to arrival in D.C., to the lighting, check out photos of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree's journey from the forests of Colorado to the nation's capital.
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