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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 York DOT Strikes Deal With Feds Over Controversial Signs

The New York State Department of Transportation will retain $14 million in federal funding after reaching a compromise with the Federal Highway Administration over the large blue tourism signs that line the state鈥檚 highways.

October 3, 2018
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Arizona DOT Expands Mexican Training Program to Subcontractors

Truckers who operate in the maquiladora business are the newest participants in the Arizona Department of Transportation鈥檚 truck safety improvement program.

October 2, 2018
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Capitol Agenda for the Week of Oct. 1: T&I Chairmanship and the Elephants in the Room

The two Republicans vying for the chairmanship of the transportation panel in the House say they will make it a priority to craft legislation aimed at rebuilding the country鈥檚 roads and bridges. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

October 1, 2018
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Federal Rule Will Allow States to Waive Permit Tests for Veterans

A new federal rule will allow state driver鈥檚 licensing agencies to waive the requirement of the commercial learner鈥檚 permit test for individuals who worked in a military position that required operating a truck within the last year.

September 27, 2018
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Opinion: The Changing Landscape of Mexico-US Shipping

As final details emerge about the future shape and structure of the revamped North American Free Trade Agreement, one thing remains true: Change is coming.

September 26, 2018
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Outdated FMCSA Medical Examiners Handbook Taking Years to Rewrite

The medical community has been waiting nearly three years for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to update its Medical Examiner Handbook, which some examiners use as a guideline for assessing truck drivers鈥 health.

September 26, 2018
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Report Shows Connecticut鈥檚 Aging Bridges Need Repair, Funding

Maintaining Connecticut鈥檚 aging bridges will be difficult as the state鈥檚 population and number of vehicle miles traveled increases, according to a recent report from The Road Information Program.

September 25, 2018
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Wabco Announces Partnerships, New Technology

Wabco Holdings Inc. announced partnerships with truck makers and technology companies as well as new safety systems, among others.

September 25, 2018
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Google Parent Alphabet Backs Trucking Technology Startup Convoy

Convoy Inc., a trucking technology developer backed by Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, added another prominent backer through a funding round that values the startup at more than $1 billion.

September 25, 2018
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WTO Chief Urges Nations to Avert Trade War

BERLIN 鈥 The whole international community has a responsibility to reduce tensions and avert a full trade war, which would produce 鈥渘o winners,鈥 according to the head of the World Trade Organization.

September 25, 2018

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