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.
Mica Praises Senate but Cites Concern on Highway Bill Approach
House Transportation Committee Chairman John Mica (R-Fla.) has sent a letter to his counterpart in the Senate congratulating her on the introduction of a surface transportation bill but taking issue with her two-year approach.
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NTSB Rejects Tank Carriers’ Request in Wetlines Case
The National Transportation Safety Board has rejected a request to reconsider its findings in a 1997 fatal accident used to justify stricter wetlines rules.
Driver Shortage, Tight Fleet Capacity Fuel Growth of Intermodal Shipping
The truck driver shortage and related fleet capacity constraints are driving strong growth in domestic intermodal hauling as carriers and shippers try to ensure they have freight-moving options in the months ahead, industry experts said.
November 14, 2011So. Calif. Ports to Ban Trucks Older Than Model Year 2006
Beginning Jan. 1, all trucks with engine year 2006 and older will be banned from marine terminals at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, port officials said.
Letters: New Volvo Drivetrain, HOS Rules
I’m writing in response to the Oct. 3 article about the “new” Volvo drivetrain package: “Volvo Offers New Powertrain Package for VN Trucks.”
October 31, 20113PL Transplace Merges With Celtic International
Transplace Inc. has merged with intermodal marketing company Celtic International Inc. to create a $1 billion North American logistics provider.
October 27, 2011Letters: Highway Terrorists, Broker Bond Issues
I own a small motor carrier and drive as well. In the past 38 years, I have driven trucks all across the United States, both regional and cross country, and I am reaching the end of my career with more than 3 million safe miles covered.
October 24, 2011Carriers Can Save ‘A Ton of Money’ Keeping Drivers Healthy, Celadon’s Russell Says
GRAPEVINE, Texas — Celadon Group has turned employees’ health-care costs from a liability into millions of dollars in savings by making access to care and education more accessible, the head of the truckload carrier said.
October 24, 2011Volvo, Mack to Continue Sponsorship of ATA Safety Campaigns
Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks will continue sponsoring key American Trucking Associations safety outreach programs for the trucking industry in 2012.
October 18, 2011Letters: HOS, Highway Bill, Warranties, Tolls
I read with dismay the comments made by [an official of] American Trucking Associations about the proposed hours-of-service changes in your Sept. 12 issue.
October 10, 2011