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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.

Business, Safety, Government

Baltimore Transport Hub Project Rebranded as Tradepoint Atlantic

A Baltimore project to create a transportation hub on the 3,100-acre site of a former steel mill has been rebranded as Tradepoint Atlantic in an effort to stress potential for international trade and cargo development and attract development.

January 12, 2016

Daily Briefings from Transport Topics

Transport Topics has partnered with Spoken Layer to make one-minute daily briefings available on all your smart devices. Simply say “Alexa, play Transport Topics” or “Okay Google, talk to Transport Topics” to get the day’s biggest trucking headlines.

Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Rep. Doris Matsui Headlines UC Davis’ Freight Discussion on Capitol Hill

Rep. Doris Matsui (D-Calif.) will share her perspective on the economic benefits realized when freight corridors are improved at an event hosted by the National Center for Sustainable Transportation on Jan. 12 on Capitol Hill.

January 11, 2016
Government, Safety

FMCSA's Scott Darling Promises Safety Fitness Determination Rule This Month

Speaking at the Transportation Research Board’s annual meeting, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration acting Administrator Scott Darling said the agency will publish its safety fitness determination proposal this month.

David Elfin | Staff Reporter
January 11, 2016
Perspective, Business, Safety, Government

Opinion: Navigating the Deal Market With Confidence

The deal market in the transportation industry currently is in a rare position — it’s good for both buyer and seller.

January 11, 2016
Government, Business, Fuel, Safety

Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin Cuts Transportation Budget

Gov. Matt Bevin’s first move on transportation in Kentucky was to slash $112.5 million from the state budget in that area because of a revenue shortfall blamed on less money coming in from fuel taxes.

David Elfin | Staff Reporter
January 6, 2016
Business, Government, Safety, Autonomous

Freight Growth Seen Despite Driver Woes; Government Turns Attention to Regulations

Trucking companies are likely to see a continuation of moderate business growth in 2016 as the shortage of qualified drivers keeps a lid on fleet expansion, analysts said.

January 4, 2016
Business, Safety, Government, Logistics

George Washington’s Battle Experience Led to First National Road for Freight

FORT NECESSITY, Pa. — Dwight Eisenhower is often cited for the major role he played in making surface transportation an important federal responsibility, but the idea didn’t start with Ike. It goes back to the first popular general-turned-president — George Washington.

Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
January 4, 2016
Business, Safety, Government, Autonomous

Highway Law, Acquisitions, Technology Highlight a Historic Year in Trucking

Historians may look back at 2015 as the most important year for the U.S. trucking industry since deregulation in 1980.

December 30, 2015
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Bendix 2016 Brake Training School Travels to 17 Locations

Component suppliers Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems and Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake, a joint venture with Dana Commercial Vehicle Products, said they will offer 17 in-person brake training school sessions from spring through fall 2016 at various locations around the country.

December 29, 2015
Government, Business, Safety

Rep. Richard Hanna Not Seeking Re-election

A leading critic of the way federal regulators have conducted a review of an hours-of-service restart rule announced over the weekend he will not seek another term in Congress.

December 22, 2015