Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Members of Congress and Truck Safety Coalition Issue Call for Change Following Release of Deadliest Truck Crash States Report

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the Truck Safety Coalition called for immediate action to advance critical truck safety reforms following the sobering release of the "Deadliest Truck Crash States" report. The report ranks States on truck crash fatalities per 100,000 population for 2021, the most recent year for which data is available. The "deadliest dozen" states in order are New Mexico, Arkansas, Mississippi, Montana, Oklahoma, Wyoming, Alabama, Louisiana, Nebraska, Kentucky, South Carolina, and Texas. The report data was generated by the National Center for Statistics and Analysis at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the Truck Safety Coalition called for immediate action to advance critical truck safety reforms following the sobering release of the "Deadliest Truck Crash States" report.
  • The report ranks States on truck crash fatalities per 100,000 population for 2021, the most recent year for which data is available.
  • The report data was generated by the National Center for Statistics and Analysis at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
  • The report provides valuable insights into one of the worst years for truck crash deaths in modern history.

Old Dominion Freight Line Announces $0.40 Per Share Quarterly Cash Dividend

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (Nasdaq: ODFL) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per share of common stock, payable on December 20, 2023, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 6, 2023.

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  • Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (Nasdaq: ODFL) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per share of common stock, payable on December 20, 2023, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 6, 2023.
  • This dividend represents a 33.3% increase over the dividend paid in December 2022.
  • Forward-looking statements in this news release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
  • Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is one of the largest North American less-than-truckload (“LTL”) motor carriers and provides regional, inter-regional and national LTL services through a single integrated, union-free organization.

Netradyne Launches Driver•i One to Streamline Fleet Management and Enable Unmatched Safety and Performance

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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This consolidation of safety and fleet management not only means an integrated view but streamlined subscription billing, one piece of hardware, and lower costs - all with hands-on customer support from Netradyne.

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  • This consolidation of safety and fleet management not only means an integrated view but streamlined subscription billing, one piece of hardware, and lower costs - all with hands-on customer support from Netradyne.
  • Fleet Management: Amid rising fuel and maintenance costs, road hazards and customer demand for faster delivery, fleets are under pressure to improve performance.
  • Netradyne’s integrated fleet safety and management solution combines its Driver•i intelligent dashcam and video telematics platform with several industry-leading fleet management features to help increase productivity and reduce costs.
  • “Netradyne was created to provide one of the most vital industries with an unwavering and unique approach to road safety.

Tyler Technologies State Partners Receive 2023 Government Experience Awards from the Center for Digital Government

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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The Government Experience Awards recognize the achievements of states, cities, and counties that excel at creating valuable online government services and applications.

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  • The Government Experience Awards recognize the achievements of states, cities, and counties that excel at creating valuable online government services and applications.
  • The Center for Digital Government is a national research and advisory institute that sets information technology policies and standards for measuring best practices in state and local government.
  • Project Experience Awards recognize a single focus area and can include more than one interaction channel.
  • “We are very proud of our collaborative work with the State of Iowa to provide constituents with innovative, citizen-centric digital government experiences,” said Carmen Easley, general manager for Tyler’s Iowa state enterprise.

Foley Launches New CSA Data Monitor Program

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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HARTFORD, Conn., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Foley, a leader in background screening for drivers and DOT compliance, today announced the release of its CSA Monitor program .

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  • HARTFORD, Conn., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Foley, a leader in background screening for drivers and DOT compliance, today announced the release of its CSA Monitor program .
  • The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) uses CSA data to evaluate, enforce, and hold trucking companies accountable for their role in safety and compliance.
  • "CSA Monitor eliminates the time-consuming task of manually checking multiple federal databases for safety and violation data," said Ketki Vahalia, Foley VP of Product Management.
  • To learn more about CSA Monitor, visit foleyservices.com/csa-monitor where you can schedule a personal demo.

Pilot Flying J Announces 2023 Road Warrior Winners

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilot Flying J celebrates the winners of its annual Road Warrior contest, which recognizes the hard work, dedication, commitment and sacrifice of professional truck drivers who go the extra mile to keep America moving.

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  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilot Flying J celebrates the winners of its annual Road Warrior contest, which recognizes the hard work, dedication, commitment and sacrifice of professional truck drivers who go the extra mile to keep America moving.
  • After reviewing countless deserving nominations, Pilot Flying J selected Don Crouse of Bruceville, Indiana, as the $15,000 grand prize Road Warrior winner, Robert Palm of Albuquerque, New Mexico, as the $10,000 second place winner and Angelique Temple of Ruther Glen, Virginia, as the $5,000 third place winner.
  • "It was inspiring to read the nominations celebrating professional drivers' heroism, dedication and selfless acts of kindness," said Adrienne Ingoldt, vice president of brand and marketing for Pilot Flying J.
  • To learn more about Pilot Flying J's 2023 Road Warrior contest and winners, visit pilotflyingj.com/roadwarrior .

Waabi and Uber Freight partner to build an industry-first solution for seamless autonomous truck deployment

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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TORONTO, Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Waabi , the global leader in generative AI and simulation for autonomous driving, and Uber Freight , today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the safe deployment of AI-powered autonomous trucks at scale.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Waabi , the global leader in generative AI and simulation for autonomous driving, and Uber Freight , today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the safe deployment of AI-powered autonomous trucks at scale.
  • To gather valuable insights for the joint solution, Waabi Driver trucks have been deployed on the Uber Freight network giving Uber Freight customers early access to autonomous freight capacity.
  • “Uber Freight has the scaled freight network and marketplace expertise needed to efficiently and safely deploy our AI-powered autonomous driving technology at scale,” said Raquel Urtasun, Founder and CEO of Waabi.
  • Together, the two companies look forward to advancing logistics and delivering on the promise of autonomous trucks.

TEAMSTERS RELEASE AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE POLICY FRAMEWORK

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters released a guiding document for federal policymakers to address issues with autonomous vehicles (AVs). The framework, Autonomous Vehicle Federal Policy Principles, arrives at a critical time when accidents caused by self-driving cars and trucks increasingly harm families and put communities at risk across the nation.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters released a guiding document for federal policymakers to address issues with autonomous vehicles (AVs).
  • The framework, Autonomous Vehicle Federal Policy Principles, arrives at a critical time when accidents caused by self-driving cars and trucks increasingly harm families and put communities at risk across the nation.
  • "Hundreds of thousands of Teamsters turn a key for a living, so we are fiercely committed to working with Congress and federal regulators to get AV policy right," said Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien.
  • Any legislation that puts workers and the general public at risk will be met with aggressive opposition by the Teamsters and our allies."

Old Dominion Freight Line Provides Update for Third Quarter 2023

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (Nasdaq: ODFL) today reported certain less-than-truckload (“LTL”) operating metrics for August 2023.

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  • Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (Nasdaq: ODFL) today reported certain less-than-truckload (“LTL”) operating metrics for August 2023.
  • Marty Freeman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Old Dominion, commented, “The decrease in Old Dominion’s tonnage for August reflects continued softness in the domestic economy as well as a change in the mix of our freight.
  • We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement to reflect developments occurring after the statement is made, except as otherwise required by law.
  • Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is one of the largest North American LTL motor carriers and provides regional, inter-regional and national LTL services through a single integrated, union-free organization.

US Nuclear Sensor Technology vs Future Roadway Fatalities

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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US Nuclear (OTC-QB: UCLE) is seeking experienced partner businesses in this industry to develop products and systems to help speed this growth.

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  • US Nuclear (OTC-QB: UCLE) is seeking experienced partner businesses in this industry to develop products and systems to help speed this growth.
  • The study found that diesel fumes and other pollution inside truck cabs exceeded the U.S. EPA Air Quality Standards.
  • Negligence is the most common cause of bus accidents, whether it shows up as driver error or a failure of another entity.
  • School buses are larger and heavier than most other vehicles on the road, which can make them more difficult to maneuver and control.