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.
Roland Bolduc of FedEx Express Wins 2017 National Truck Driving Championship Crown
ORLANDO, Fla. — Roland Bolduc of FedEx Express and East Longmeadow, Mass., earned the title of 2017 Bendix Grand Champion Aug. 12 at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships.
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Watching Out for Little Ducks, Big Rig Drivers
The man inside the duck costume at the National Truck Driving Championships considers it his calling to give last rites to tiny rubber ducks, pats on the back to drivers and high-fives, handshakes and hugs to supporters in the stands.
Here Are the 46 NTDC Finalists
ORLANDO, Fla. — The field of drivers competing to become the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships Bendix Grand Champion has been narrowed to 46 with the naming of finalists in each of nine classes.
August 12, 2017ELD Update With Marc Moncion of Fleet Complete
Marc Moncion, head of safety, compliance and regulatory affairs with Fleet Complete, discusses the process for certification of ELDs and how AOBRDs factor into the upcoming Dec. 18 mandate.
August 11, 2017NTDC Veteran Cates Lauds Caliber of Drivers at Championships
ORLANDO, Fla. — During the first two days of the National Truck Driving Championships, Rick Cates, a tall, soft-spoken gentleman with white hair and glasses, monitored aspects of the pretrip portion of the competition.
Houston Inspector Makes Quick Work of Field to Win NAIC Title
ORLANDO, Fla. — At the North American Inspectors Championship, speed is your friend. For Rommel Garcia, wrapping up the skills challenges quickly at the annual tournament was a strategy that paid off.
2017 NTDC Sights and Sounds
From the classroom to the skills course on the convention floor, get a glimpse of a typical day at the National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships.
August 11, 20172017 NTDC: Bumper Cam Skills Competition
Go along for the ride via "Bumper Cam" as a driver maneuvers on the National Truck Driving Championships skills test course at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
August 11, 2017Having Trouble Hearing at NTDC? Blame Wal-Mart’s Fans
ORLANDO, Fla. — Wal-Mart fans cheered their drivers at every turn at the National Truck Driving Championships.
Drivers Celebrate Safety as NTDC Kicks Into High Gear
ORLANDO, Fla. — Hundreds of drivers set to compete in the National Truck Driving Championships were asked to first pledge a commitment to safety, honesty and respect.