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.
Tesla Reports Fifth Cybertruck Recall Within Year of Launch
Tesla Inc. notified U.S. auto-safety officials of a fifth recall involving the Cybertruck in the less than a year since the polarizing pickup launched.
FedEx Freight’s Reed to be Honored at MCE
Jackie Reed's NTDC grand championship will be celebrated at American Trucking Associations' Management Conference & Exhibition in Nashville, Tenn., on Oct. 12-15.
Insured Losses From Helene Expected to Reach $6.4 Billion
The assessment includes damage to privately insured automobiles as well as residential, commercial and industrial properties and the impact of business interruption.
FMCSA Targets Falsified ELD Records in New Approach
A fatal December 2022 crash in Virginia put a fresh spotlight on fraud, when a truck driver falsified ELD records to exceed the 11-hour driving limit.
Helene Leaves Flooded Farms, Fouled Rivers, Dozens Dead
As historic floodwaters unleashed by Hurricane Helene recede across the Southeast, the region faces a humanitarian, economic and ecological crisis of staggering scope.
October 2, 2024Chip Firms Monitor Quartz Supplies After Hurricane Hits Mines
Global semiconductor makers are monitoring supplies of high-purity quartz, a material critical to the industry, after Hurricane Helene halted production at two North Carolina mines.
October 2, 2024Deer Damage: 10 Tips to 80% Fewer Towable Accidents
While the costs to repair an animal strike can soar over $50,000; fleets feel the regulatory and financial pinch when towable accidents get recorded in the CSA database. Learn 10 cost-effective strategies to prevent towable accidents.
October 1, 2024Boost your safety program: Overcome 4 common roadblocks
Mastering driver and vehicle maintenance data is essential for enhancing fleet safety and productivity. Discover how telematics can reduce downtime, boost productivity, retain drivers, and maximize your safety program’s value with dynamic, integrated safety data insights.
October 1, 2024FREE Defensive Driving Whitepaper
If your fleet deals with small but high-frequency vehicle accidents, such as those that occur during backing or close-quarter maneuvering, this complimentary whitepaper will show you how to investigate these crashes and prevent them using defensive driving training.
October 1, 2024Stellantis Recalls 200,000 Plug-in Jeeps Over Fire Risk
This recall is the latest setback for Stellantis, which has been grappling with declining sales, a falling stock price and unrest among dealers and unions.