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.
Tesla Recalls Most Cars Sold in US for Monitoring Defect
Tesla is recalling nearly all vehicles sold in the U.S., more than 2 million, to update software and fix a defective system meant to ensure drivers are paying attention when using Autopilot.
2022 Rush Technician Rodeo Winner Returns to Competition
SAN ANTONIO — Rush Enterprises technician Paul Crawford advanced to the final round in the company’s annual technician challenge, hoping to defend his grand champion title.
NHTSA to Set Standard for Impaired Driving Prevention Tech
U.S. auto safety regulators say they have taken the first step toward requiring devices in vehicles that prevent drunken or impaired driving.
December 12, 2023Congressional Committees Eye Water Resources Act for 2024
Legislation meant to improve connectivity along the nation’s commercial waterways is on transportation policymakers’ radar for 2024.
FMCSA Issues Notice of Sexual Assault Enforcement Policy
FMCSA has issued a notice of enforcement policy that regulations require disqualification of drivers convicted of using a commercial motor vehicle to commit felony sexual assault.
REPLAY: SECURE - Learning Sessions for Technology and Operations Executives
Is your fleet up-to-date on cybersecurity best practices for employees? What tools might offer your company more protection from cyberattacks? And, how can you best safeguard your company, your employees, and yourself?
December 12, 2023Canada to Spend $3.9 Million on Alaska Highway Intersection
The Canadian government has awarded a $3.9 million construction contract to improve safety in British Columbia at the Pink Mountain intersection on the Alaska Highway.
Supply Chain Coalition Presses Background Check Reform
A broad-based supply chain coalition is urging Congress to quickly pass legislation that would eliminate duplicative background security checks for truck drivers and other workers.
Board Proposes Adding Fentanyl to Drivers’ Drug Testing List
A federal drug advisory group has begun the cumbersome process of placing fentanyl on the list of drugs to test federal safety-sensitive employees and truck drivers for drug use.
House Panel Advances PIPES Act, Targeting Pipeline Safety
Legislation designed to boost safety and efficiency along pipeline systems to improve supply chain connectivity was approved Dec. 6 by a committee in the U.S. House of Representatives.