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Coloradoan Honored by DOT For Truck Crash Rescue

For a daring rescue of two persons from a burning overturned gasoline tank truck at great risk to himself, Duane Robitaille of Granby, Colo., was presented the coveted Department of Transportation Award for Heroism today.

Guidance for Shippers and Motor Carriers of Hazardous Materials

Guidance for shippers and motor carriers of hazardous materials in intrastate commerce that will be brought under the federal interstate safety regulations on October 1, 1998, is provided in a new brochure available from the Federal Highway Administration's Office of Motor Carriers.

Chartering a Motorcoach

The Federal Highway Administration is pleased to announce a new publication available to the public providing tips on what questions to ask when chartering a motorcoach.

FHWA Public Service Award

I am pleased to report that today the Federal Highway Administration honored long-time highway safety advocate Linda Householder by presenting her the coveted FHWA Public Service Award.

No-Zone Help

To help educate the public about how to share the road safely with commercial vehicles, Congress directed the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to create a Share the Road public outreach program. In response, FHWA has established the popular No-Zone Campaign to caution drivers to stay clear...

Tank Check '97

"Tank Check '97," the first national cargo tank performance review conducted by the Federal Highway Administration, identified a variety of cargo tank safety problems last month.

Information on Drug Guidelines

The Federal Highway Administration has now published implementation guidelines for motor carriers in setting up drug and alcohol testing programs.