Aging Truck Safety: 7 Critical Risks for Tank Fleets
Aging truck safety is becoming a cost issue for tank carriers as older Class 8 equipment, CSA exposure and insurance pressure converge.
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EV Hazmat Transport Risks: 7 Key Questions in PHMSA’s Federal Review
EV hazmat transport risks are now at the center of a live federal review. Here is what PHMSA, truck makers, safety investigators, and charging developers have updated on heavy-duty electric trucks carrying hazardous materials.
Driverless Hazmat Trucking: 9 Critical Operational Takeaways for Hazmat Fleets From PHMSA’s HM‑266 ANPRM
PHMSA’s driverless hazmat trucking ANPRM (HM‑266) puts autonomous tank transport on the regulatory agenda—deadlines, stakeholder risks, and practical comment themes.
Aurora Driverless Trucks in Texas: Positive Milestone, 7 Key Insights
Explore how Aurora Driverless Trucks in Texas are transforming commercial freight with advanced safety validation, strategic alliances, and nonstop highway operations.
NHTSA Side Underride Guards Review for Trailers: 8 Key Facts and Considerations
Discover the implications of NHTSA side underride guards for trailers, the cost-benefit analysis, challenges, and potential impact on the trucking industry.
Volvo NHTSA Civil Penalties: $130 Million Fine Imposed for Vehicle Safety Act Violations
Learn about the $130 million in Volvo NHTSA civil penalties due to Vehicle Safety Act violations, resulting in major changes and improved safety practices for the company.
Feds Reviewing Autonomous Truck Mishap
Feds reviewing autonomous truck mishap as an incident where a TuSimple truck made contact with a concrete medium divider simply a human error, or something that speaks to a potential larger issue with the...
NHTSA Underride Rule Backlash
NHTSA underride rule backlash from safety advocates. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is upgrading safety standards on rear underride protection on tractor-trailers to help prevent crashes involving passenger vehicles, but safety advocates say…
Regulators Studying Speed Limiters
Regulators studying speed limiters using electronic engine devices in proposed rule. Federal regulators plan to propose setting a truck speed limit using electronic engine devices in a proposed rule anticipated in 2023. The FMCSA is…
New CNG Guidance
NGVAmerica, the national trade association for natural gas use in transportation, has reissued its recommended Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fuel System Inspection Guidance document to reflect new federal standards. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National…
