WALTERS LLC - Safety & Risk Group

08/11/2026

Happy 8/11 Day!

Today is a reminder to always contact 811 before digging. It’s a simple step that helps protect underground utilities, prevent service interruptions, and keep Alabama communities safe.

Know what’s below. Contact 811 before you dig.

07/01/2026

Motorists will not be stalled by road construction this Fourth of July holiday.
ALDOT will have no temporary lane closures on interstate routes from Friday, July 3, 2026 at 6 a.m. until Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Read more on ALDOTNews: https://aldotnews.com/2026/06/26/aldot-suspends-temporary-lane-closures-on-interstates-for-fourth-of-july-holiday/

05/07/2026

Ryan Pietzsch of the National Safety Council explains how distracted driving increases risk, costs, and liability, and what organizations can do to reduce it.

05/01/2026

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is streamlining and modernizing its motor carrier registration process, enabling entities to submit required information, update records and comply with federal regulations more easily and in one place.

The FMCSA strongly encourages all companies to immediately follow the steps listed in the article linked below to ensure a smooth transition during implementation of this new required system.

https://www.alabamatrucking.org/fmcsa-motus-portal-registration-steps-2026/

04/22/2026

April 20 - 24 is National Work Zone Awareness Week. ALDOT and ALEA remind drivers to stay focused when driving through work zones and to avoid all distractions.

04/10/2026

Every work zone is more than a construction site. It’s a workplace filled with people whose families are counting on them to return home safely.

Work zone incidents impact both workers and drivers, and improving safety starts with understanding real experiences on the road.

Your insight helps inform advocacy, education, and policies that protect lives.

Take a few minutes to share your perspective and help improve work zone safety.

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04/03/2026

Fletcher Wimbush, CEO of Discovered.ai, presented strategies for cutting Work Comp claims through smarter pre-employment screening and structured hiring.

03/14/2026