LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Beginning in August, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration plans to make permanent a demonstration program that allows truck crashes in which the driver was not at fault to be listed as “not preventable” in Compliance, Safety, Accountability program scores.
April 3, 2019Safety
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Government, Business, Safety
Beginning in August, eight types of crashes can be classified as “not preventable.” (Getty Images)
Crash Not Your Fault? FMCSA Says Soon It Won't Hurt Your CSA Score
Beginning in August, eight types of crashes can be classified as “not preventable.” (Getty Images)
Business, Safety
Grand Champion Eric Courville pictured with his son Eric (left), wife Missy (center), and son Ethan (right), at the Louisiana Truck Driving Championships Banquet. (John Ballance for Louisiana Motor Transport Association)
Louisiana’s Courville Gets Crowned, Again, at State Truck Driving Championships
Grand Champion Eric Courville pictured with his son Eric (left), wife Missy (center), and son Ethan (right), at the Louisiana Truck Driving Championships Banquet. (John Ballance for Louisiana Motor Transport Association)
It is no surprise that defending Grand Champion Eric Courville showed up with his game face on for the Louisiana Truck Driving Championships on March 29. He came and he conquered, scoring 391 points to reign supreme again.
April 3, 2019
Business, Safety
A shot of traffic from the campaign video. (American Trucking Associations via YouTube)
ATA Launches Campaign to Promote Infrastructure Deal
A shot of traffic from the campaign video. (American Trucking Associations via YouTube)
American Trucking Associations has formally launched its campaign in support of a federal infrastructure funding package.
April 3, 2019
Business, Safety
2019 Louisiana Truck Driving Championships
Photos from the Louisiana Truck Driving Championships in Baton Rouge, La., March 29-30, 2019. (John Ballance for Louisiana Motor Transport Association)
April 3, 2019
Government, Business, Safety, Opinion
Opinion: Vigilance Needed in Driver Drug Testing, Monitoring
The expanding legalization of marijuana across the country opens up fleets and motor carriers to increased risk.
April 3, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Ryan Meppelink shows off his skills at an industry show. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
20-Year-Old Technician Ryan Meppelink Prepares for International Competition
Ryan Meppelink shows off his skills at an industry show. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
Ryan Meppelink, a 20-year-old student from Zeeland, Mich., has been fascinated with all things mechanical since he was 14.
April 2, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety
Tim Boyle/Bloomberg News
NHTSA Probing Hyundai, Kia for Cars That Catch Fire
Tim Boyle/Bloomberg News
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating some 3 million U.S. vehicles made by Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp. after thousands of complaints that the vehicles went up in flames even without being involved in a crash.
April 2, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics
“We’re very much aware of the hardship that these inflexible [HOS] rules have placed on rural and agricultural interests,” Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
Senate Appropriators Raise Livestock Industry’s ELD Concerns
“We’re very much aware of the hardship that these inflexible [HOS] rules have placed on rural and agricultural interests,” Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
Federal policymakers continue to share livestock haulers' concerns over the ELD mandate. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
April 1, 2019
Business, Safety
The UrgentCare booth at the Mid-America Trucking Show (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
At the Truck Stop, the Doctor Will See You Now
The UrgentCare booth at the Mid-America Trucking Show (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Forty-eight percent of truck drivers have a serious health condition, but when it comes to preventive care, many do not have the time to miss work or find a convenient time and place to get medical exams, an audience of drivers was told at the Mid-America Trucking Show on March 29.
March 29, 2019
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel
Traffic moves on I-81. (D. Alan Covey)
Gov. Ralph Northam’s I-81 Funding Fixes Eye Trucking Industry
Traffic moves on I-81. (D. Alan Covey)
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s proposed fundraising tools for Interstate 81 improvements include the trucking industry shouldering a significant portion of the financial burden.
March 29, 2019