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.
FMCSA to Make CSA Changes Before System’s December Debut
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said last week that it was making several changes to its CSA safety monitoring system that industry officials said would shield the industry from misleading interpretations.
November 22, 2010Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Opinion: Protecting Essential Trucking Data
Big-picture executives have the ability to see well beyond the day-to-day grind. If you’re in this category, you support an active safety department and insist on taking a variety of preventive measures.
November 19, 2010FMCSA Will Not Issue Driver Health Rules Until Next Year, Administrator Ferro Says
BALTIMORE — New regulations from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that are focused specifically on trucker health standards will have to wait until next year, Administrator Anne Ferro said.
November 15, 2010Companies See Benefits from Investing in Health
BALTIMORE — Improving employees’ health can pay off for trucking companies whose unique issues include a lack of exercise and smoking, experts said.
November 15, 2010Opinion: Trucking Work-Injury Programs
Earlier this year, American Trucking Associations released a very upbeat forecast for U.S. freight transportation. That’s good news, but motor carriers will be challenged to keep pace with this growth.
November 10, 2010ATA Council Recognizes Maverick’s Newell With National Safety Director of Year Award
Dean Newell, vice president of safety and training for Maverick Transportation, was recently honored as National Safety Director of the Year by American Trucking Associations’ Safety Management Council.
Chicago Manufacturing Index Increases in October
Manufacturing activity in the Chicago region improved in October, showing continued expansion, the Institute for Supply Chain Management-Chicago said Friday.
October 29, 2010Cummins’ 3Q Profit Almost Triples
Cummins Inc. said Tuesday its third-quarter profit almost tripled, led by strong performances in its engine segment and international markets.
October 26, 2010Ferro Says FMCSA to Alter CSA to Address Industry Concerns
PHOENIX — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is making several changes in its soon-to-be-implemented overhaul of truck safety standards as a result of industry comments, Administrator Anne Ferro told Transport Topics.
October 25, 2010FMCSA to Increase Focus on Driver Health
PHOENIX — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is looking ahead to a number of rules focused on driver health and fitness in the next year or two, after the agency completes its spate of mandatory regulations, Administrator Anne Ferro said last week.
October 25, 2010