The leaders of the transportation policy panel of the U.S. House of Representatives expressed concern about possible unfair trade practices in the freight rail and transit sectors.
May 16, 2019security
Government, Business
Rep. Peter DeFazio by Susan Walsh / Associated Press
Transportation Leaders Examine Market Concerns in Freight Rail Industry
Rep. Peter DeFazio by Susan Walsh / Associated Press
Government, Business, Technology, Safety
Security Experts Warn Truckers About Loadboard Scams, ‘Inspired’ Terrorist Attacks
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Technology and smart, hard-working criminals have combined to keep loadboard fraud rampant, according to a senior investigator with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
November 15, 2017
Government, Business
Senate Panel to Consider Transportation Security Cards Legislation
A bill designed to facilitate the background check process through transportation security cards will be taken up by the Senate Commerce Committee on April 5.
March 31, 2017
Government, Business
Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News
Senate Confirms Johnson to Lead Homeland Security Department
Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News
The Senate on Dec. 16 confirmed Jeh Johnson to lead the Department of Homeland Security, clearing the way for him to become the fourth homeland security secretary.
December 17, 2013
Government, Business
Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News
DOD Top Lawyer Tapped to Head DHS
Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News
Former Pentagon lawyer Jeh Johnson has been tapped by President Obama to lead the Department of Homeland Security, the Associated Press reported.
October 22, 2013
Government, Business
Napolitano Stepping Down as DHS Chief
Janet Napolitano is resigning from her position leading the Department of Homeland Security, the Associated Press reported Friday.
July 12, 2013
Business
ATA Tells Congress Security Efforts Must Be Risk-Based
Efforts to protect the nation’s transportation system from terrorist attack should promote information sharing between the public and private sectors and focus on areas most at risk, a trucking executive told a Congressional panel.
June 1, 2012
Perspective, Business
Opinion: Managing Cargo Security
Cargo theft is on the rise, and, thanks to various reporting groups, we carriers, shippers and consignees are now able to track theft patterns and take steps to reduce our chances of being involved in such incidents.
November 21, 2011
Business
Protecting Shipments From Harm Still Top Goal As Fleets Seek Ways to Minimize Breakage
While change, churn and modernization may have become the mantra for much of the freight transportation industry, for managers working in damage prevention and claims, the most basic truth endures: Don’t ruin your shippers’ freight.
September 12, 2011
Business
9/11 Leaves a Legacy of Regulation, Tight Security for Freight Transport
In the 10 years since terrorists crashed airliners into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, the nation has rebuilt and moved on, but with a greater emphasis on security of all kinds, including for ground-based freight transportation.
September 5, 2011Pages
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