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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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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Announces More Than $161 Million in Municipal Aid Grants

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy recently announced more than $161 million in municipal aid grants for hundreds of cities and towns. 

December 4, 2019
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Hankook Tire Looks to AI to Improve Production

Hankook Tire, whose commercial products are on U.S. fleets, announced the predictive model it is developing using artificial intelligence could slash in half the time it takes to develop tire compounds.

December 4, 2019
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1.4 Million Air Bags to be Recalled

Takata Corp., the auto parts supplier that went bankrupt after its air bags spurred the largest-ever recall, told U.S. safety regulators that another 1.4 million U.S. vehicles need to be repaired over a potentially deadly defect.

December 4, 2019
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Engineering Group ACEC Opposes Bill That Removes Regulations on Construction Material Suppliers

A group representing engineers is pushing back on recently introduced legislation that aims to develop projects through open competition among suppliers of construction materials.

December 4, 2019
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Diesel Inches Up 0.4¢ to $3.07 Per Gallon

The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 0.4 cent to $3.07 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Dec. 2.

December 2, 2019
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P.S.I. Extends Warranty in Combination With SKF

Pressure Systems International announced it extended the parts coverage warranty on its automatic tire inflation system by two years when the system is used in combination with SKF’s Trouble-Free Operation system.

December 2, 2019
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Presidential Candidates Will Talk Infrastructure at Forum

A group of transportation and manufacturing associations will host a forum for presidential candidates to discuss infrastructure issues.

November 27, 2019
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FHWA Issues $500,000 in Emergency Relief Funds to Vermont

Vermont will receive $500,000 in federal funding to repair roads and bridges that have been damaged by heavy rain and flooding.

November 26, 2019
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House Transportation Chairman Peter DeFazio Again Touts Infrastructure Resiliency

Policy pertaining to severe weather-resilient infrastructure continues to be a priority for a top transportation lawmaker as he crafts comprehensive highway legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.

November 25, 2019
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FCC Considers Taking Away Spectrum Used by Transportation Industry

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai wants to slash, or even end, public- and private-sector transportation interests’ exclusive access to a slice of spectrum known as Dedicated Short Range Communications.

November 25, 2019

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