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Independent Review Team (IRT) Final Report

The Secretary of Transportation asked the Independent Review Team (IRT) to provide actionable information for his response to National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommendations issued after its investigation of four commercial vehicle crashes and to provide insights and perspectives on...

Independent Review Team

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx convened an expert Independent Review Team (IRT) as a result of two NTSB recommendations for audits of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) compliance review processes.  The NTSB recommendations were the result of...

Bus Passengers: Look Before You Book

Plan Your Next Bus Trip with Safety in Mind

Cost effective… energy-efficient… comfortable… Bus travel is a popular option. Overall, buses are also one of the safest ways to travel. But even one crash is too many. Watch this video to learn how to Look Before You Book....