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.
Biden Tours Collapsed Baltimore Bridge Area
BALTIMORE — President Joe Biden got a firsthand look April 5 at efforts to clear away the “mangled mess” of remains of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
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CVSA’s Roadcheck to Focus on Tractor Protection Systems
During International Roadcheck on May 14-16, CVSA-certified inspectors will focus on tractor protection systems — and drivers who may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Limited-Access Channel Could Open in Baltimore by April 30
BALTIMORE — Engineers working to clear the wreckage of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge expect to be able to restore navigation in and out of the Port of Baltimore by the end of this month.
Positive Drug Tests for Truck Drivers Down, FMCSA Says
The number of positive drug tests for marijuana and nearly all other substances identified among truck drivers declined in 2023 compared with 2022, according to FMCSA.
Nevada Event Kicks Off NTDC Champ Wilson’s Goal to Repeat
Gragg Wilson, the reigning “Super Bowl of Safety” grand champion, called Nevada’s upcoming precision driving tournament an ideal venue for kicking off this year’s road to his title defense.
Maritime Terminal Set for Influx of Ships in Baltimore
BALTIMORE — The only maritime shipping terminal currently operating in the Port of Baltimore is preparing to process an influx of ships.
2024 TMC Photo Gallery
Photos from American Trucking Associations' Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting March 4-7, 2024, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.
April 4, 2024Five More Implicated in New Orleans Staged Accidents
An ongoing federal investigation into staged accidents with tractor-trailers in the New Orleans area in recent months has implicated five additional participants in the scams that have so far resulted in charges against more than 60 individuals.
TCA Tackles Trucking Challenges, Opportunities
The Truckload Carriers Association tackled the challenges and opportunities facing trucking while also recognizing industry leaders during its annual meeting.
Workers Had Little Warning as Maryland Bridge Collapsed
The deaths of six workers killed in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore have raised questions about safety precautions.