Transportation

London — Workers in the transportation and storage sectors may face an increased risk of harm from hazards related to climate change, according to a recent report from the Global Safety Evidence Centre.

Washington — The Federal Aviation Administration has delayed by one year the compliance date for a final rule that requires a secondary cockpit barrier on new commercial aircraft.

Columbus, OH — Ohio has unveiled a plan to create at least 1,400 new parking spaces for commercial trucks and buses – more than doubling current capacity at state Department of Transportation-maintained sites.

Washington — Over 230 senators and members of Congress are urging Department of Transportation leaders to “take a strong stand” against European Union efforts to require only one pilot in the cockpit during commercial flights.

Washington — A House Republican has introduced legislation that would establish a federal framework for autonomous trucking – and allow some vehicles to operate without a human driver or remote operator.

Washington — The Federal Aviation Administration should increase transparency of its annual reporting on congressional funding related to safety research and development, the Government Accountability Office says in a new report.

Washington — Advances in autonomous trucking technologies “offer opportunities to help improve the safety and productivity” of the industry and “do not mean that all vehicles will become ‘driverless,’” a trucking industry representative says.

Washington — Following through on a recent announcement, the Trump administration has withdrawn a contentious Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposal that would have required speed-limiting devices on heavy trucks.

Columbus, OH — A recent study of workers in their 30s has found that 1 in 10 use alcohol, marijuana or hard drugs such as cocaine either right before or during their shift.

Greenbelt, MD — Commercial motor vehicle inspectors across North America will conduct announced and unannounced brake system inspections Aug. 24-30 during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Brake Safety Week.