Transportation Safety

Safety Strategies That Strengthen Cold Chain Reliability

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:14:06 -0400

A dependable cold chain is less about mitigating issues as they arise and more about being ready for a potential crisis through comprehensive operations and unwavering adherence to protocols.

The Top 10 Most Dangerous Jobs in America: Is Yours on the List?

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500

Every 104 minutes, an American worker loses their life on the job, according to the most recent data released February 19, 2026, by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How to Reduce Driver Fatigue-Related Risk

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:48:35 -0500

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that 600 or more people die in drowsy-driving-related accidents in the U.S. each year. Given that accidents involving large trucks account for roughly 150,000 injuries in the U.S. yearly, mitigation is an important strategy.

IOSH Demands Employer Action on Road Safety

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:58:04 -0500

The call from IOSH has come as a new charter is being piloted in the UK around work-related road safety.

Safer Roads Ahead: How AI Vision Is Preventing Pedestrian Incidents on Worksites Before They Happen

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:17:20 -0500

Every year, the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims invites the world to pause and reflect on the lives lost and the families changed forever by preventable accidents.

AI-Enhanced Vision Systems Eliminate Workplace Blind Spots

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400

In 2024, powered industrial truck citations ranked No. 6 in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) most commonly cited standards, with nearly 2,250 recorded violations.

TrafFix Devices to Showcase at 2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 14:11:46 -0400

Alongside roads, highways, and public spaces, TrafFix Device’s Water Wall provides essential protection in airport environments.

Ergonomic Support for Truck Fleets: Reducing Injuries and Boosting Driver Performance

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0400

For industrial fleet managers, investing in ergonomic support is a practical step toward improving workplace safety and minimizing injury-related downtime.

Mine Safety Benefits From AI Technology

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:34:35 -0400

Mining is a dangerous industry, but it does not have to be as risky as it often is. Innovations in IoT and AI technology provide ways to make mines safer than ever before.

Logistics Without Liabilities: Avoiding Common Transport Mistakes in Industrial Workforce Moves

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:48:01 -0400

Most industrial sites need transport solutions that work safely and efficiently, yet many operations run without solid logistics plans.

J. J. Keller Updates FleetMentor System to Make Transportation Compliance Easier

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 17:18:27 -0400

Nearly half of smaller companies with employees who operate vehicles say accurate, well-organized driver qualification files are a top concern.

How American Tariffs May Affect The Global Shipping Industry

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:18:51 -0400

An analysis of the early reactions to these announcements and how President Trump’s second term could affect the world’s shipping industry.

OSHA, National Safety Council, Road to Zero Coalition Join Forces

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:15:21 -0500

In 2023, the Bureau of Labor Statistics found transportation-related incidents caused 36.8 percent of the 5,283 fatal work injuries in the U.S., underscoring the critical need for action.

Boplan Introduces Impact Calculator: A revolutionary tool for workplace safety

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 15:49:50 -0500

The Boplan Impact Calculator simplifies the process of determining the optimal level of impact resistance for safety and collision protection equipment in any given environment.

ASSP revises key standard to elevate motor vehicle safety

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 16:15:30 -0400

The revised standard strengthens requirements for incident reporting and analysis, and includes modifications that address today’s vehicles, technologies and operating environments.

Optimizing vehicle maintenance for safety and compliance

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 16:23:59 -0400

In the manufacturing and construction industries, proper vehicle maintenance is not just about keeping the wheels turning.

Fourth of July: America's second deadliest driving holiday

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:24:31 -0400

Driving during a national holiday is always a risk. Stay safe out there!

Implementing a Safety Management System (SMS) in aircraft maintenance operations

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:55:28 -0400

It seems like aircraft incidents have become more frequent, whether it’s a crash or disappearance. This should catch the attention of aircraft facilities and manufacturers.

Elevating construction equipment safety: Strategies that deliver

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 13:56:27 -0400

Actions to reduce risk can range from using sensors for better construction fleet management to holding periodic training sessions about emerging issues.

Memorial Day is the fourth most dangerous holiday for driver fatalities

Thu, 23 May 2024 14:27:56 -0400

The research highlights the average number of fatalities that normally occur per month and per day of the month and compares these figures with the average number of fatalities during each national holiday.

Combilift launches Combi Safe-Lift to address forklift overloading

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 15:40:55 -0400

The new device includes an anti-overload sensor and an alarm to alert operators of potential risks.

What are the best ways to improve work truck ergonomics?

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:37:59 -0400

Truck driving ergonomics is an often overlooked part of vehicle safety. Employee comfort and musculoskeletal health deserve attention, too.

Winterization as a defense: Protecting your machinery from corrosion

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:41:01 -0500

Effective winterizing strategies can protect your equipment from corrosion damage during cold seasons.

Safety on the digital highway: Cybersecurity in freight trucking

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 10:34:13 -0500

As technology plays an ever-greater role in the shipping and logistics industry, bad actors have found new ways to infiltrate every part of a freight company. Here’s how trucking companies can protect themselves against cybercrime.

Best practices to protect roadside construction workers

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:04:35 -0400

Roadside work zones pose extreme risk for the laborers who build and maintain our highways, roads, bridges, tunnels and utilities. Highway maintenance jobs are among the most dangerous in the U.S.

JLG® ClearSky Smart Fleet™ turns connectivity into interactivity

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:10:03 -0400

Next-generation IoT system digitizes daily processes, adds capabilities, streamlines logistics and provides actionable, on-demand machine insights.

Technology adoption a critical component in high-risk environments

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 11:19:14 -0400

Increased investment in OSH reflects the acknowledgement that high-risk industrial businesses need the most advanced solutions to function effectively and protect their workforce.

Whisleblower probe finds cargo firm retaliated against seaman who reported safety concerns to US Coast Guard

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 12:51:06 -0400

OSHA ordered the Maersk Line to reinstate the seaman and pay $457,759 in back wages, interest, compensatory damages and $250,000 in punitive damages.

10 safety measures that will help protect your utility workers

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Who makes sure all of that water and electricity continues to flow so it’s there when we need it? There are a million people working at all hours of the day to make sure these resources are always available.

How is ‘smart’ concrete revolutionizing construction?

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 09:26:41 -0400

In many contexts, the “smart” prefix refers to giving technologies some form of wireless connectivity. That’s not necessarily the case with smart concrete, which covers a much broader range of materials than it may initially seem.