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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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Georgia DOT to Expand Connected Vehicle Technology in Atlanta

The Georgia Department of Transportation plans to hear from the private sector about ways to use connected vehicle technology on roadways in the Atlanta metropolitan area.

February 10, 2020
BusinessSafety

Volkswagen Postpones Restart of China Joint Venture Production

Volkswagen AG has postponed the resumption of production at its China joint ventures in the latest sign of the coronavirus鈥 impact on economic activity.

February 10, 2020
BusinessTechnologySafety

GM Recalls Pickups for Second Time on Software Glitch

General Motors is recalling about 162,000 full-size pickup trucks worldwide for a second time because of faulty brake control software that was installed in a recall from last year.

February 7, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Federal Lawmakers Unveil Bill to Repair Bridges

The Bridge Investment Act, a bill meant to provide $20 billion to fix the country鈥檚 structurally deficient bridges by establishing a grant program, was unveiled last month by a bipartisan group of House lawmakers.

February 7, 2020
BusinessTechnologySafety

RevHD Announces New Severe-Duty Components

RevHD announced a line of severe-duty wheel seals manufactured to meet the rigors of off-road applications. It also launched a new severe-duty hubcap.

February 7, 2020
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Snider Offers Drive-Over Tire Diagnostic System

Snider Fleet Solutions announced it made a 鈥渟ignificant ownership investment鈥 in WheelRight Ltd., a U.K.-based technology company focused on tire diagnostics and maintenance.

February 7, 2020
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Mack Granite Model to Include Enhanced Bendix Braking System

Mack Trucks will include enhanced brake-assistance technology in its heavy-duty truck line as part of a partnership with Bendix.

February 7, 2020
BusinessSafety

Toyota, Honda Extend China Shutdowns as Virus Gathers Pace

Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. were among carmakers extending shutdowns at their China plants as the country steps up measures to fight the deadly coronavirus.

February 7, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

DHS Prohibits N.Y. Residents From Signing Up for Trusted Traveler Programs

The Department of 91视频land Security said New York residents will be prevented from enrolling in certain Trusted Traveler Programs, including the Free and Secure Trade (FAST) program geared toward commercial truck drivers.

February 6, 2020
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CSA Turns 10, but Is It Making Trucking Safer?

It鈥檚 been a decade since the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration kicked off its Compliance, Safety, Accountability program aimed at assessing the safety of the nation鈥檚 motor carriers. Yet there are still some concerns about its benefits.

February 6, 2020

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