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Safety Advisory: Hazardous Materials Transport

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.

Low Incidence of Alcohol Use Allows for Reduced Testing Rate

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...

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.

Who Must Comply With DOT Safety Regulations?

"Who Must Comply With the U.S. DOT Safety Regulations?" is the title of an updated brochure the Federal Highway Administration has re-issued for the guidance of people who operate trucks and buses

New Licensing and Insurance Division Established in OMC

As a result of the assimilation of the licensing and insurance monitoring functions of the former Interstate Commerce Commission, FHWA Administrator Rodney E. Slater has approved the establishment of a new division within the Office of Motor Carriers. The division has been assigned to John Grimm...