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Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is extending to Jan. 21 the comment period on a proposal to change the design of its truck and bus carrier safety ratings website.
Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration shut down 52 bus carriers and took 340 individual vehicles off the road during its eight-month safety crackdown on the motorcoach industry.
Washington – The Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Belt Partnership is accepting submissions for the 2015 “Be Ready. Be Buckled.” children’s contest, looking for the best artwork that encourages commercial truck and bus drivers to buckle up behind the wheel.
Washington – The Department of Transportation is hosting a free webinar on Dec. 18 focusing on its study of the safety and infrastructure impacts of raising federal truck size and weight limits.
Washington – Chemical Safety Board Chairman Rafael Moure-Eraso has requested an update from the Department of Transportation on DOT’s plans to address a long-standing CSB safety recommendation to regulate chlorine railcar unloading operations.
Washington – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Dec. 5 announced a new five-year plan aimed at improving the safety of older drivers and passengers.
Washington – Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) has called for lawmakers to keep the Dec. 31, 2015, deadline for installation of a crash avoidance system known as positive train control on passenger rail systems.
Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is changing how it records truck and bus driver safety violation data, allowing states to update certain violations or have them removed.
Washington – The Federal Railroad Administration issued a final rule Nov. 29 that requires new or improved safety features on passenger trains to help occupants evacuate in an emergency.
Washington – Pilots with a body mass index of 40 or higher – an advanced level of obesity – will soon be required to be screened for obstructive sleep apnea during routine medical certification exams.
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