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How safe is your state for truckers? Find out.

Insiders - How important are safety rankings? Today's exclusive brings you the country's safest states according to fatality rates, road conditions and snow fall amounts. Let me know if you agree. Plus - millions earmarked for truck parking - something we can all agree is needed. -Bianca Prieto, Editor

Inside today's newsletter
🔷 Peterbilt unveils new natural gas engine with up to 800-mile range.
🔷 Discs or drums? Which brakes are better for fleets?
🔷 A new House bill proposes $200 million in funding for truck parking.
🔷 Truck orders continue downward trend in June.
🔷 Over $34 million lost to cargo theft in Q2 2024.

INSIDE LANE EXCLUSIVE

America's safest states for truck drivers

What comes to mind when you hear the phrase "driver safety?" You might respond with products or devices that make life on the road safer for transport professionals. But, you might overlook the states themselves. Where drivers operate plays an equally significant role as tech regarding their safety.

So what are we looking at? Data from The Barnes Firm has revealed America's safest states for truckers. The study assigned an overall ranking for each state based on factors including truck-related fatality rates, annual snowfall amounts and overall road conditions.

How could it help? The data may not cause any business to completely shift where and how they do business, but it's good-to-know information that could be beneficial when considering routing and the most ideal places for drivers to operate at maximum efficiency.

See how your state ranks in today's Inside Lane exclusive.

FAST LANE

NEWS

Peterbilt introduces new natural gas engine

The push for cleaner fuel sources continues as manufacturers ramp up their efforts to meet sustainability goals and comply with new legislation that is fast approaching. The latest innovation from Peterbilt comes in the form of the Cummins X15N natural gas engine, which offers better fuel efficiency and is a viable option for long-haul trucking with a range of up to 800 miles. Could this be the answer? (Overdrive)

$34 million lost to cargo theft in Q2

Food and beverage products and household goods were the primary targets of cargo criminals in the second quarter of 2024. CargoNet noted a total of 771 cargo thefts reported. While the numbers are down from the first three months of this year, it marks a dramatic rise in cargo theft numbers when compared to this time last year. (Truckers News)

$200 million earmarked for truck parking in 2025 Bill
“Whether on a highway or airport runway, the strength of our transit systems, flow of freight, and safety of the traveling public are prioritized,” - Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-Okla.)

A new House bill allocates $200 million to expand truck parking, aiming to enhance safety and efficiency in the supply chain. Highlights include $909 million for FMCSA operations and measures to combat predatory towing. Get the full scoop on how this legislation could impact your operations and industry standards. (Transport Topics)