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.
Volvo Recalls All EX30 Cars on Software Glitch
Volvo Car AB is recalling all of the almost 72,000 units it has made of its new flagship model — the fully electric EX30 — due to a software issue.
Large Chunk of Wyoming’s Teton Pass Road Collapses
JACKSON, Wyo. — A chunk of the Teton Pass collapsed in Wyoming, leaving a chasm in the highway and severing a well-traveled link between towns in Idaho and the tourist destination of Jackson.
June 10, 2024TCA Names 2024 Professional Drivers of the Year
INDIANAPOLIS — It’s not by chance that four award-winning truck drivers get home safely every night after spending a demanding day on the road. It’s by design, they said during a panel discussion.
Kia Recalls Nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs Due to Fire Risk
NEW YORK — Kia America is recalling nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs — and urging owners to park their cars outside and away from other structures until an issue posing a fire hazard is fixed.
What's That? Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
Because of large revenue pools, cybersecurity experts recognize trucking as one of the most cyberattacked industries of today. Intrusion detection systems (IDS) are designed to protect you from cyberattacks.
June 6, 2024ABF Freight Seeks to Boost Safety With Trailer Sensors
ABF Freight is ramping up its use of Drov Technologies’ AirBoxOne platform, which integrates truck and trailer sensors, Oklahoma City-based Drov said.
Maryland Senator Presses for Baltimore Aid
WASHINGTON — Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland renewed calls for colleagues to endorse emergency aid for rebuilding the Port of Baltimore area and the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Trucking Fleets Urged to Be Proactive in Litigation
INDIANAPOLIS — When a trucking company anticipates or is involved in serious accident litigation, C-suite executives might want to remember one thing: Your company lives in a glass house.
Truckers Urged to Get Vocal on Regulatory Challenges
INDIANAPOLIS — Motor carriers are making strides in influencing the regulatory future of the industry, but must remain vocal to address challenges they face, according to TCA's David Heller.
Correctional Program in Nebraska Celebrates First CDL Grads
Holding new CDLs, five men incarcerated in a work-release corrections center are the first such aspiring truck drivers in a program focused on their re-entry into society.