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On June 18, 1998, the FHWA published a final rule to remove, amend, and redesignate certain provisions of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). The revisions apply to financial responsibility; general applicability and definitions; accident record keeping requirements;...
U.S. Transportation Secretary Rodney E. Slater today announced a pilot project permitting motor carriers to use satellite tracking systems and similar technology, along with complementary safety management computer systems, to record and monitor hours of service by truck drivers.
In an April 3 decision, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed challenges by Truckers United for Safety (TUFS) to Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) regulatory guidance on the motor carrier hours-of-service regulations.
Commercial motor vehicle drivers convicted of violating laws or regulations concerning railroad-highway grade crossings would be disqualified from driving under terms of a rule proposed by the Federal Highway Administration.
Potentially dangerous design flaws in 49 cargo tanks manufactured by Petro Steel of Mitchell, South Dakota, have led the Federal Highway Administration to issue a public notice declaring them not authorized for hazardous materials transport until they are modified.
A low rate of alcohol use by interstate truck and bus drivers, coupled with industry promotion of alcohol-free driving, led the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today to reduce the random alcohol testing rate for this year to 10 percent of all drivers. The industry-wide requirement...
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 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.
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.
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.