FMCSA launches safety program for commercial trucks, buses
January 11, 2011 By LP Gas
The program will allow FMCSA to reach more carriers earlier and deploy a range of corrective interventions.
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July 1, 2008 By LP Gas
•DOT to renew 5% special permit through 2012, Barrett says•Worthington issues another price hike•DOT, NTTC want hazmat truck equipment mandate
Read More GPS proven best for hazmat tracking
March 1, 2005 By LP Gas
Wireless global positioning systems have thus far shown the highest promise as a new technology to track hazardous material shipments.
Read More Congress trimming domestic spending
February 1, 2005 By LP Gas
Energy programs will be affected by the decision due to an across-the-board budget cut in the omnibus appropriations bill.
Read More Hours-of-service changes on table
December 1, 2004 By LP Gas
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is offering to let motor carriers track their own hours of service via electronic or paper records.
Read More GAO pans pipeline safety efforts
October 1, 2004 By LP Gas
The Office of Pipeline Safety has not yet developed a policy that defines its new, more aggressive enforcement strategy or describes how it will contribute to the achievement of its performance goals.
Read More New drivers need new training
July 1, 2004 By LP Gas
New truck drivers are going to have to go through new training procedures.
Read More A safer road to travel?
June 1, 2004 By LP Gas
The first major change in 65 years to the rules that govern the time that truck drivers spend on duty has survived its first winter crunch test.
Read More Bush seeks funds for carrier safety
April 1, 2004 By LP Gas
The feds want states to beef up their watch of hazmat carriers, and they’re asking Congress for hundreds of millions of dollars to help states do the job.
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