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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

Hurricane Milton Takes Aim at Tampa Bay as Category 4 Storm

TAMPA, Fla. — Hurricane Milton weakened slightly but remained a ferocious storm that could land a once-in-a-century direct hit on the populous Tampa Bay region with towering storm surges.

Terry Spencer and Haven Daly | Associated Press
October 8, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Hurricane Milton Is Now a Disastrous Category 5 Storm

This makes Milton one of the most powerful storms produced in the Atlantic this year, rivaled only by Hurricane Beryl, which raked Texas, Mexico and the Caribbean in July.

Brian K. Sullivan | Bloomberg News
October 7, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

WYDOT Rolls Out Web-Based Permitting for Heavy Loads

Launched on Oct. 1, the ProMiles commercial web-based system streamlines the administration of self-issued permits while maintaining existing state permit requirements.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
October 7, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Florida Faces New Storm Threat as Region Reels From Helene

Florida is bracing for another potentially dangerous and costly hurricane less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated a wide swath of the U.S. Southeast.

October 7, 2024
Business, Technology, Safety

Cybersecurity Firm Irdeto Turns Focus to Trucking

The growing need for cyber defenses in trucking has attracted the attention of Netherlands-based cybersecurity firm Irdeto.

Dan Calabrese | Special to Transport Topics
October 4, 2024
Business, Technology, Safety

N.C. Quartz Mine Owner Says Helene Damage Was Minimal

The owner of a North Carolina quartz mine that’s a key source for high-purity quartz used in global semiconductor manufacturing said its operations sustained only minor damage.

Christina Kyriasoglou | Bloomberg News
October 4, 2024
Business, Safety, Logistics

Cargo Theft Experts Warn of Peak Season Fraud

The trucking industry expects an uptick in cargo theft activity, related to peak shipping season, on top of already elevated conditions, experts warned.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 4, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Trucking Industry Accelerates Hurricane Helene Relief

Trucking industry and governmental aid efforts are underway to assist communities reeling from Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm that slammed the Gulf Coast on Sept. 26.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
October 3, 2024
Business, Safety

Maximizing Safety and Efficiency: How Improving Your ISS Score Boosts Bypass Rates and Driver Retention

Program Airs: October 3, 2 p.m. ET Learn how improving your ISS (Inspection Selection System) score can lead to higher bypass rates and better driver retention.

October 3, 2024
Government, Safety

New FMCSA Rule Mandates CDL Downgrades for Drug Violations

The new requirement is intended to make it more difficult for drivers to continue operating after receiving a drug or alcohol violation.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 3, 2024