Allegations of data suppression by committee members tasked with advising the federal government on truck crashes have gone unacknowledged by U.S. Department of Transportation officials.
An eight-year quest by a parent of two truck-crash victims has cleared a major hurdle with legislation introduced to create a victim-advocate position in the federal government.
A too-cozy relationship between the trucking industry and regulators may be putting lives at risk, crash safety advocates contend.
Rural states top the latest list of riskiest states for truck accident fatalities.
Nine North American trailer manufacturers including the eight largest, have earned IIHS’ TOUGHGUARD AWARD for good rear underride protection on some or all of their trailers.
Federal ruling on rear impact guard inspections on truck trailers sparks debate over costly new safety equipment.
The U.S. Senate votes to advance a major infrastructure package that includes new regulations for trucks.
Lawmakers controlling the purse strings in Congress urge FMCSA and NHTSA to take action on their safety directives in 2022.
Republicans deride “restrictive” policies that were retained from last year in the Democrats’ latest version of the surface transportation reauthorization bill.
Efforts to require side and front impact guards continue in Congress.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety began recognizing major trailer makers three years ago for improving rear-end underride crash protection. Now a smaller trailer maker is joining them.
A coalition of 31 trucking and trade groups is urging Congress to halt four bills it claims would cost the industry billions of dollars in “burdensome” unfunded mandates.
