Chad Korth’s Nebraska farm mostly was unscathed from the catastrophic floods that inundated nearby fields thanks to being positioned atop a hill. But as the waters recede, he’s not expecting to be spared the financial blow that’s hitting the region.
March 26, 2019Safety
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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.
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics
Floodwaters surround corn sitting under a collapsed grain bins in this aerial photograph over Pacific Junction, Iowa (Daniel Acker/Bloomberg News)
Midwest Floods Deliver Another Economic Blow to Farmers
Floodwaters surround corn sitting under a collapsed grain bins in this aerial photograph over Pacific Junction, Iowa (Daniel Acker/Bloomberg News)
Government, Business, Safety
U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO Tom Donohue will advocate for members of Congress who step up in support of a fuel tax hike to pay for infrastructure costs. (U.S. Chamber of Commerce via YouTube)
U.S. Chamber (Again) Pledges to Support Hill Proponents of Fuel Tax Increase
U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO Tom Donohue will advocate for members of Congress who step up in support of a fuel tax hike to pay for infrastructure costs. (U.S. Chamber of Commerce via YouTube)
To those members of Congress who support raising the federal fuel tax, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce wants them to know they have its support. Here's your Capitol Agenda look ahead at the week for trucking on Capitol Hill.
March 25, 2019
Business, Technology, Safety
The new Parameter Plus package leverages Volvo’s factory-built embedded telematics platform and allows over-the-air updates to be completed during a short meal or operational break virtually anywhere cellular connection is available. (Volvo Trucks)
Volvo Unveils Parameter Plus Updates
The new Parameter Plus package leverages Volvo’s factory-built embedded telematics platform and allows over-the-air updates to be completed during a short meal or operational break virtually anywhere cellular connection is available. (Volvo Trucks)
Volvo Trucks announced its Parameter Plus package, which allows for up to 50 parameter updates over-the-air annually per covered vehicle.
March 25, 2019
Business, Equipment, Safety
Cooper Tire
Cooper Launches Pro Series Steer Tire
Cooper Tire
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. announced a longhaul steer tire as part of its Pro Series product line. The tire joins the Pro Series longhaul drive tire it introduced last year.
March 25, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Bendix
Bendix Launches Program to Retrofit Safety Systems
Bendix
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announced that several of its safety technologies are for the first time available through retrofits.
March 25, 2019
Government, Business, Safety
Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News
Spring Floods Threaten Most of Continental US
Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News
The deluge that devastated so much of the Midwest over the last week could be a preview for one of the worst years for flooding in the United States, according to federal weather officials.
March 22, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel, Autonomous
Calhoun has about 30 years of experience in the trucking industry. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
New TMC Chairman Kenneth Calhoun Aims to Bolster Technician Recruiting, Training
Calhoun has about 30 years of experience in the trucking industry. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
Advancing the Technology & Maintenance Council’s efforts to address the trucking industry’s technician shortage and enhancing education and training for entry-level workers are among the top priorities for Kenneth Calhoun, the council’s new general chairman and treasurer.
March 21, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Editorial
Editorial: Mining Data to Cover More Miles
The importance of mining repair data for information that can help improve the performance of motor carriers’ equipment was a continuous message during presentations at the annual meeting of the Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations recently from companies across the spectrum of industry suppliers. They either introduced or updated products designed to wring more efficiencies out of freight operations.
March 21, 2019
Business, Technology, Safety
Rick Reinoehl addresses the crowd at TMC. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
Fleets Credit Safety Systems, Video With Reducing Crashes, Claims
Rick Reinoehl addresses the crowd at TMC. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
ATLANTA — Active safety technologies such as collision mitigation and lane departure warnings have proved effective at preventing crashes, but proper maintenance and driver training are necessary to get the most out of these systems, fleet executives and suppliers said.
March 21, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel
DeFazio (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News)
Congress Returns to Debate Infrastructure, Fiscal 2020 Funding, Nominees
DeFazio (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News)
Policymakers make their way back to Capitol Hill after a weeklong spring recess to continue to stitch together the provisions for a comprehensive infrastructure bill they want to pass by August.
March 21, 2019