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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 2024New 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.