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.
ATA Calls on Congress to Streamline Transport Credentials
The Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act seeks to simplify the credentialing process for essential transportation workers.
September 23, 2024Descartes Acquires MyCarrierPortal for $24 Million
Descartes Systems Group has acquired MyCarrierPortal, a U.S.-based provider of carrier onboarding and risk monitoring services for the trucking industry.
September 23, 2024Biden Administration Proposes Ban on Chinese Vehicle Tech
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration introduced a draft regulation that would ban automakers in the U.S. from selling vehicles with important components and software from China and Russia.
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.