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.
Thieves Hunting for Copper Are Vandalizing EV Chargers
Thieves in the U.S. are increasingly vandalizing electric vehicle charging stations in order to remove valuable copper.
ATA Honors Professional Drivers During Weeklong Celebration
Top commercial drivers highlighted the trucking workforce’s role in promoting transportation safety and economic prosperity nationwide at an event near the U.S. Capitol.
US Warns Allies Russia Seeking to Disrupt Cargo Shipping
The U.S. has warned its allies that Russia is targeting cargo shipping companies as it seeks to disrupt Ukraine’s partners, according to people familiar with the matter.
September 20, 2024Industry Salutes Nation's Truck Drivers
The 36th Annual National Truck Driver Appreciation Week runs Sept. 15-21, providing an opportunity to recognize the workforce that safely delivers America’s critical goods.
September 20, 2024Baltimore Bridge Collapse Survivor Sues Ship Owners
Davis is still struggling to overcome the trauma he experienced, his attorneys said. He’s mourning the loss of his colleagues and processing the shock of his near-death experience.
Cruise Robotaxis Returning to California After Accident
The testing is small scale, with at most five vehicles being run with test drivers at the wheel to do development work.
Biofuel Group Asks EPA for Update on UCO Imports Audit
Alarm has grown in the U.S. in recent months over soaring UCO imports from China, potentially displacing more regulated American-made biomass-based diesel.
How to Improve Your Cybersecurity During Peak Demand
Program Aired: September 19, 2 p.m. ET With the peak shipping season under way and the holidays fast approaching, trucking and logistics companies will remain busy with higher levels of demand in the coming months. Unfortunately, this period is often accompanied by a rise in crime.
September 19, 2024USDOT Praises Trucking’s Efforts in New Trafficking Report
The report, three years in the making and made public on Sept. 6, lauds the trucking industry for its efforts to join the fight at high-level federal and state government agencies.
Port of Seattle Won’t Pay Ransomware Demand
WASHINGTON — Hackers are demanding $6 million in bitcoin from the operator of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for documents they stole during a cyberattack last month.
September 19, 2024