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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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FMCSA Says Drug, Alcohol Clearinghouse Will Be Open to Other Agencies

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced its plans to permit Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse records to be disclosed to agencies outside the U.S. Department of Transportation to ensure compliance with drug testing regulations.

October 22, 2019
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US House Members Propose Reforms to Infrastructure Construction Process

Legislation that seeks to advance infrastructure projects through innovative and open competition among suppliers recently was introduced by a bipartisan group of policymakers in the U.S. House of Representatives.

October 21, 2019
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Infrastructure Plans Approved for Oklahoma鈥檚 Future

The Oklahoma Transportation Commission recently approved three plans that will steer infrastructure projects in the coming years.

October 18, 2019
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Russia鈥檚 Yandex Joins the Self-Driving Car Million-Mile Club

Yandex NV, Russia鈥檚 largest internet firm, said its self-driving cars have passed 1 million miles in fully autonomous driving since it started testing the technology in December 2017, joining an elite group in the emerging robotaxi industry.

October 18, 2019
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Mack Strike to Idle Production at Volvo鈥檚 Virginia Plant

The ongoing Mack Trucks strike will temporarily idle the largest Volvo truck manufacturing facility in the world.

October 17, 2019
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Florida DOT Surveys Stakeholders on Truck Parking Issues

The Florida Department of Transportation is conducting a survey to study truck parking issues.

October 17, 2019
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Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker Promotes $18 Billion Transportation Plan

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker recently testified before the state鈥檚 Joint Committee on Transportation to promote proposed legislation for an $18 billion transportation plan.

October 16, 2019
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NHTSA Seeks Comments on Rear-Visibility Camera Systems

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is seeking comments on an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking that could lead to camera-based, rear-visibility systems replacing mirrors on heavy trucks and cars.

October 16, 2019
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Illinois, Missouri, Georgia DOTs Honored by AASHTO

The Illinois and Missouri departments of transportation won the grand prize in the America's Transportation Awards competition.

October 15, 2019
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Indiana DOT Announces $99 Million for Local Roads

The Indiana Department of Transportation and Gov. Eric Holcomb recently announced the distribution of $99.2 million in state matching funds across local government agencies to fund infrastructure construction projects.

October 11, 2019

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