Safety
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.
House Bill Seeks $100M Annual Grant for Rail Safety Upgrades
Senior members of the U.S. House Transportation Committee recently introduced legislation to enhance safety requirements for trains carrying hazardous materials.
CBP Installs X-Ray Scanner for Containers at Texas Port
The busiest land border crossing between the U.S. and Mexico now has an advanced X-ray machine that is intended to help more efficiently move commercial truck traffic through the facility.
Truckers With Dogs Returning From Outside US Need New Form
Truckers who take their dogs back and forth between the United States and either Canada or Mexico will soon be required to complete a federal form that asserts their pets are at low risk of carrying rabies back into the country.
Ontario Targets Predatory Towing Practices
Cracking down on predatory towing, Ontario now requires tow truck drivers and vehicle storage operators to have a certificate to operate in the first such move by a Canadian province.
Perspective: Using Technology to Protect Cargo From Theft
Cargo theft is often a subtle process, making it difficult to prevent. With cargo thieves relying increasingly on subterfuge, the security apparatus on the shop floor must evolve accordingly.
Shipping Gets Dirtier as Houthi Attacks Fuel Longer Voyages
Shipping’s carbon emissions climbed by 23 million tons in the first half of this year, partly as vessels took longer routes to avoid attacks in the Red Sea.
Stellantis Reports Battery Fire Risk for Hybrid Minivans
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Stellantis is telling the owners of more than 24,000 plug-in hybrid minivans to park them outdoors, and to stop charging them due to the possibility of battery fires.
July 19, 2024Senate Transportation Leaders Tout Trump at RNC
Republican members of the Senate panel on freight affairs pledged their support to former President Donald Trump during the party’s national convention ahead of the fall election.
Woman Strikes Plea on Murder Charge in Staged Accidents Case
A woman charged in the murder of an informant who cooperated with law enforcement to bust a string of staged crashes with tractor-trailers has agreed to work with federal investigators.
Future Proofing Your Trucking Security Plan
Program Aired: July 18, 2 p.m. ET Join us for a live webinar where we'll explore strategies to enhance your security preparedness and future-proof against emerging threats. We'll cover critical topics such as visualizing and mitigating potential risks, preparing for evolving crime challenges, and effectively managing operational expenses. Special focus will be given to perimeter security assessments and optimizing operational efficiency.
July 18, 2024