Transportation

Washington – The Department of Transportation recently issued a final rule intended to strengthen safety conditions for the shipment of lithium cells and batteries.

Washington – OSHA and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration have signed an agreement intended to strengthen the anti-retaliation provision in the Surface Transportation Assistance Act.

St. Paul, MN – Minnesota OSHA is advising the state’s employers and employees to prepare for severe weather this summer.

Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced a detailed plan to update its Safety Measurement System website, which provides ratings of truck and bus carriers.

Washington – Anne S. Ferro recently announced that she will resign in August as the top administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Boston – Six members of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association have filed a class-action lawsuit against the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, alleging that FMCSA is unlawfully releasing reports of driver safety records to potential employers.

Washington – The Department of Transportation has announced a notice of proposed rulemaking intended to improve safe rail transportation of crude oil, ethanol and other flammable materials.

Washington – OSHA recently sent a memo about its Temporary Worker Initiative to regional administrators.

Washington – The Teamsters union has called for a renewed commitment by Congress to maintain current hours-of-service rules for drivers to help prevent tragedies caused by driver fatigue.

Washington – The Department of Transportation’s National Freight Advisory Committee recently submitted recommendations to Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx for improving the national freight system.