Disaster Proclamation Issued For Texas Flooding

The severe weather and flooding event that began on May 26, 2016, and that continues, has caused a disaster in Austin, Bandera, Bastrop, Brazoria, Brazos, Burleson, Coleman, Colorado, Erath, Fayette, Fort Bend, Grimes, Hidalgo, Hood, Jasper, Kleberg, Lee, Leon, Liberty, Lubbock, Montgomery, Palo...

State of Energy Emergency Waiver Issued Related to Transportation of Petroleum Products

WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the state of Michigan in the Governor; and

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Fisher PRD Recall Safety Notice

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is issuing this safety advisory concerning pressure relief devices (PRD) that were not manufactured or intended for use on cargo tank motor vehicles.  PRDs are an integral part of the safety mechanisms for U.S. Department of...

Immediate Repair and Retesting of TYTAL Cargo Tanks

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is issuing this safety advisory to provide notice to owners and operators of TYTAL cargo tank motor vehicles (CTMVs) with a capacity of 8,400, 8,717 and 10,500 gallons and primarily used for the transportation of Petroleum Crude Oil, UN1267...

The Mandatory High-Risk Carriers Report – FY 2015

Pursuant to FY 2016 Appropriations (S.Rpt. 114-75 to H.R. 2577), FMCSA provides an updated report on its ability to meet its requirements to evaluate mandatory carriers for FY 2015.

Emergency Declaration Issued due to an Energy Emergency

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker declares state of emergency regarding an energy emergency surrounding use of petroleum products.

International Programs

NAFTA; Canada; Mexico; Law Enforcement Resources; Rules & Regulations.

FMCSA Public Listening Session

Potential Benefits and Feasibility of Voluntary Compliance Listening Session - April 25, 2016

The FMCSA will hold a public listening session on April 25, 2016, at the CVSA Workshop to solicit information on the potential benefits and feasibility of voluntary compliance and ways to credit carriers and drivers who initiate and establish programs that promote safety beyond the standards...

Immediate Re-inspection and Retesting of Certain Cargo Tank Motor Vehicles Required

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is issuing this safety advisory to provide notice to owners and operators of certain cargo tanks that they have been improperly inspected and tested, and must be re-inspected and retested before being used in Hazardous Materials...