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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.

Business, Safety, Equipment

February Class 8 Orders Rise 12%

February orders for new Class 8s gained 12% from a year earlier and were 20% above an eight-year low in January, research firm FTR Associates reported last week.

March 15, 2010

Daily Briefings from Transport Topics

Transport Topics has partnered with Spoken Layer to make one-minute daily briefings available on all your smart devices. Simply say “Alexa, play Transport Topics” or “Okay Google, talk to Transport Topics” to get the day’s biggest trucking headlines.

Business, Government, Safety, Autonomous

Mexico Eyes New Tariffs

The Mexican government is preparing to change the list of U.S. products that will be subjected to higher tariffs in retaliation for the continued lockout of that nation’s truck fleets, sources told Transport Topics last week.

March 15, 2010
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

DOT to Drop Diesel, Paint from Hazmat Transport List

The Transportation Department announced last week it will drop some materials, including paint and diesel fuel, from the list of substances the agency considers dangerous enough to require hazmat motor carriers to file detailed security plans.

March 15, 2010
Business, Government, Safety, Autonomous

Mid-America Trucking Show Expects Rise in Exhibitors, Attendees, Organizers Say

Despite a challenging freight environment over the past year, the 2010 Mid-America Trucking Show organizers said industry optimism may be rising. They cited an anticipated increase in the number of exhibitors and attendees for the March 25-27 show.

March 15, 2010
Business, Government, Safety, Logistics, Autonomous

Trucking Opposes Plan to Raise Hazmat Fees

A proposed federal rule that triples to $3,000 the annual registration fee for large hazardous materials motor carriers but maintains a fee of $300 for small carriers places an unfair burden on large carriers, American Trucking Associations and National Tank Truck Carriers said in written comments opposing the new rule.

March 15, 2010
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

System Logistics Establishes New Group

System Logistics Corp. said it has established a new group within its company dedicated to complex and large scale supply chain projects.

March 12, 2010
Business, Safety, Government

Trimac’s 4Q Income Falls

Canada-based transportation firm Trimac Income Fund earned C$1.2 million, or 2.3 cents per unit, in the fourth quarter, compared with C$3 million, or 10.9 cents, a year ago.

March 12, 2010
Government, Business, Safety

I-70 Reopens in Colo. After Rock Slide; Speed Limit Reduced

Interstate 70 in Colorado has been opened one way in each direction after being closed since Monday by a rock slide, and speed limits through the area have been reduced to 40 mph, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.

March 12, 2010
Government, Business, Safety

Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday

Daylight Saving Time will begin this Sunday, March 14, with clocks being set ahead one hour for most Americans at 2 a.m. local time.

March 11, 2010
Business, Safety

Weekly Intermodal Traffic Improves

U.S. intermodal rail traffic increased 17.9% in the week ended Saturday compared with the same week last year, the Association of American Railroads said.

March 11, 2010