Trucking Safety and Compliance

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently announced a bridge oversight program that will help the agency closely monitor how states perform routine maintenance of their overpasses, Trucker News reports.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently announced that it has settled a suit with a small group of truckers over carrier information made public through the recently launched Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program, Today's Trucking reports.

As with any kind of driver, truckers require insurance in the event of anything going awry while on the job. However, enrolling in online truck driver safety training could help curb the instances of accidents, making it less likely that something goes wrong.

Officials at a recent national conference of the Specialized Carriers and Rigging Associations say that federal proposals are aimed at trucking safety, The Indianapolis Star reports.

A study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reveals that underride guards on tractor-trailers can fail even during low-impact crashes, Transport Topics reports.

Many states are helping roadside inspectors by providing them with carrier-specific information from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Transport Topic reports.

Many states currently forbid their residents from using a hand-held phones while operating a vehicle.

Many Tennessee-based trucking companies are cautious that some proposed new regulations may hurt the industry as a whole, The Memphis Daily News reports.

Recent regulations from new hours of service to new electronic on-board recorders have upset many members of the trucking industry.

Many truck drivers have the added risk of transporting hazardous materials across the U.S. These professionals often receive extra training so that they are familiar with the supplementary standards and regulations associated with the increased danger.