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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.

BusinessSafety

2019 Hawaii Truck Driving Championships

Photos from the Hawaii Truck Driving Championships held June 14-15, 2019, in Aiea. (Hawaii Trucking Association)

June 18, 2019
BusinessSafety

Scott Delaney Snags Hat Trick of First-Place Finishes in Iowa, Is Named Grand Champion in the Process

Not only did Scott Delaney win his third straight division title at the Iowa Truck Driving Championships June 13-14 in Altoona, he also claimed his first Grand Champion trophy in six tries.

June 18, 2019
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Research Advocacy Group Identifies Nine 鈥楬ighway Boondoggles鈥

A $2.2 billion proposal to enhance freight connectivity along Interstate 81 in Virginia was among the nine projects deemed wasteful for taxpayers in a recent report by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, whose authors encourage enhancing transit options.

June 18, 2019
BusinessSafety

2019 Pennsylvania Truck Driving Championships

A video from the 2019 Pennsylvania Truck Driving Championships in York on June 7-8.

June 18, 2019
GovernmentEquipmentSafety

CVSA to Conduct Brake Safety Week Sept. 15-22

Roadside inspectors will be conducting inspections with a special emphasis on brakes Sept. 15-22, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announced.

June 18, 2019
BusinessSafety

Washington鈥檚 Best of the Best to Battle for Top Trucking Prizes

Expect stiff competition at the Washington Truck Driving Championships, which will be held June 22 at the Reddaway Terminal in Tacoma.

June 18, 2019
BusinessSafety

2019 Florida Truck Driving Championships

Photos from the Florida Truck Driving Championships June 6-8 in Daytona.

June 18, 2019
GovernmentBusinessSafety

FHWA Announces Funding Opportunity for Transportation Technology Grants

The Federal Highway Administration recently announced the availability of $60 million in grant funding for states and cities pursuing projects that involve transportation technologies.

June 17, 2019
BusinessEquipmentSafety

If You Got It, Indiana鈥檚 鈥楳r. Safety鈥 Probably Brought It

Nearly a week after a U.S. House transportation policy panel heard from trucking industry leaders and stakeholders, we thought it would be worthwhile to share the perspective from one of the safest commercial drivers in the country. Meet Robert 鈥淏o鈥 Gordon, aka "Mr. Safety." Here's your Capitol Agenda look ahead to the week for trucking on Capitol Hill.

June 17, 2019
BusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

ZF Showcases Steering Assistance as Next Advance in Truck Safety

EAST LIBERTY, Ohio 鈥 ZF Group recently showcased its latest automated steering technology, offering a preview of the next advances in driver assistance that will soon become available in commercial trucks.

June 17, 2019

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