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Trucking and Motorcoaches

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Sandberg Sworn in as New FMCSA Administrator

Annette M. Sandberg today was sworn in as the new Administrator of the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). President Bush nominated Sandberg in March and the Senate confirmed her on July 31.

FMCSA Proposes Rule Concerning Safety History of New Drivers

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) that would enhance the ability of prospective motor carrier employers to make sound hiring decisions and at the same time ensure...

USDOT Denies Proposed Pilot Program To Allow Younger Drivers in Trucks

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today denied a petition of the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) that proposed a pilot program to allow drivers 18 to 20 years of age to drive trucks in interstate commerce under certain conditions....