Safety

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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.

Business, Equipment, Safety

America's Biggest Asphalt Plant Is Shutting When the Country Might Need It Most

Axeon Specialty Products is shuttering the largest asphalt refinery in the United States when the country might need it most.

Robert Tuttle | Bloomberg News
February 3, 2017

Daily Briefings from Transport Topics

Transport Topics has partnered with Spoken Layer to make one-minute daily briefings available on all your smart devices. Simply say “Alexa, play Transport Topics” or “Okay Google, talk to Transport Topics” to get the day’s biggest trucking headlines.

Business, Safety, Autonomous, Government, Technology, Equipment

Minnesota Trucking Association Chooses Matheson as Truck Driver of the Year

The Minnesota Trucking Association honored Michael Matheson, a professional truck driver for Manning Transfer, as the 2016 Minnesota Driver of the Year at its banquet in January.

February 3, 2017
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

FedEx Touts Twin 33s at House Hearing on Infrastructure

WASHINGTON — Allowing the freight industry to rely on twin 33-foot trailers nationwide would enhance productivity, safety and environmental efficiency, FedEx Corp.’s chief executive told a House transportation panel Feb. 1.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
February 1, 2017
Perspective, Business, Government, Safety, Logistics, Technology, Equipment

Opinion: ATA Intends to Build on 2016 Successes

The new year often brings changes. And rarely has that been as true as this year, as we have just inaugurated a new president who appears poised to change Washington. It’s also a time of renewed focus, to reflect on where we are and look forward and position for success.

January 30, 2017
Business, Safety, Government, Fuel

Lakeville Motor Express Sued for Fraud, Wage Theft

The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry has sued Lakeville Motor Express, LME Inc. and Finish Line Express, charging that the companies committed fraud and wage theft when Lakeville closed its doors without notice shortly before Thanksgiving.

Ari Ashe | Staff Reporter
January 26, 2017
Business, Safety, Government, Fuel, Logistics

TFI International Expands Into Last-Mile Medical Delivery With Acquisition

TFI International (formerly TransForce Inc.) acquired the ground transportation business of World Courier in the United States from pharmaceutical distributor AmerisourceBergen Corp.

January 23, 2017
Letters to the Editor, Business, Government, Safety, Logistics

Letters: Safe Food Transport, Government Efficiency

Uniformity Would Ease Safe Food Transportation

January 23, 2017
Government, Business, Safety

Howard Returns to TT in Executive Editor Post

Joe Howard has been appointed executive editor of Transport Topics, a move that marks his return to the publication.

David Elfin | Staff Reporter
January 23, 2017
Business, Safety, Government, Autonomous, Logistics

Outgoing DOT Chief’s Final Report Provides Road Map for Infrastructure

Investments in infrastructure are needed across every level of government to accommodate the massive increases in truck traffic and freight demand over three decades, outgoing Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx indicated in his final report as head of the agency.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
January 23, 2017
Business, Government, Safety, Technology, Equipment

Darling Emphasizes Safety Partnerships During FMCSA Farewell Comments

On his final full day as administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Scott Darling said his biggest regret of his 2½ years in charge was not being able to fully implement the Unified Registration System.

David Elfin | Staff Reporter
January 23, 2017