鈥淭his will be a collaborative process in which the committee will solicit feedback from both members and stakeholders,鈥 Sam Graves (R-Mo.) said during a hearing Jan. 15.
January 22, 2025Trucking Industry Safety News
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.
ATA Chairman Dellinger Presses Truck Excise Tax Repeal
WASHINGTON 鈥 American Trucking Associations Chairman Dennis Dellinger on Jan. 22 called on a House panel to repeal a World War I-era excise tax on new trucks.
January 22, 2025Governor Calls for Probe of California Battery Plant Fire
Gov. Gavin Newsom has called for an investigation into a huge fire at one of the world鈥檚 largest battery storage plants in Moss Landing, Calif.
January 22, 2025FMCSA Approves ATA Plan to Boost Ranks of CMV Inspectors
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has granted a five-year exemption to American Trucking Associations that could help mitigate the technician聽 shortage.聽
January 22, 2025FMCSA Issues Report on Advancing Trucking Careers for Women
The final report compiled from input received from the Women of Trucking Advisory Board聽included improving safety and eradicating harassment as key areas of focus.
January 22, 2025Longtime Lytx CEO Brandon Nixon Announces Retirement
Nixon helped guide Lytx during the early days of video telematics in trucking. The company said he is retiring to focus on personal priorities and passions.
January 21, 2025New York Thruway Issues 7,301 Tickets in Q4 CV Crackdown
A three-month commercial vehicle inspection that ended in December to lower bridge strikes on the New York State Thruway netted 7,301 violations, including 31 for overheight vehicles.
January 21, 2025Shipping Giant MSC Says It Will Avoid Red Sea for Now
Container liner Mediterranean Shipping Co. said it will continue to send its ships around Africa鈥檚 southern tip until further notice.
January 21, 2025Ohio Residents Appealing Derailment Settlement Not Giving Up
Residents challenging Norfolk Southern鈥檚 $600 million settlement for the Ohio train crash have asked a court to reject a judge鈥檚 order requiring them to put up a bond to continue their appeal.
January 21, 2025New Ohio Towing Fairness Law Takes Effect in April
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a law Jan. 8 creating a process to resolve disputes over high invoices for towed commercial vehicles in legislation backed by state truckers and towers.
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