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Livestock haulers receive rest-break exemption for summer

Washington – Drivers who transport livestock have received a temporary exemption from the mandated rest break that went into effect July 1 as part of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s hours-of-service rule.

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Workers in NYC to get paid sick leave

New York – Certain workers in New York City who do not have paid sick time will soon have access to it under a new law.

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FRA proposal would mandate support plans for rail workers who witness traumatic events

Washington – The Federal Railroad Administration on June 28 published a notice of proposed rulemaking that would require certain railroads to develop plans to help employees who witness a traumatic event.

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Anthony Foxx sworn in as new transportation secretary

Washington – Anthony Foxx was sworn in as the 17th Secretary of Transportation on July 2, five days after being confirmed by the Senate in a unanimous vote.

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Hours-of-service rule for truckers goes into full effect

Washington – The remaining two provisions of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s 2011 final rule on hours of service went into effect July 1.

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NTSB: New procedures needed for ‘go-around’ landing

Washington – The Federal Aviation Administration should modify procedures for air traffic controllers to help avoid mid-air collisions among aircraft performing a “go-around” – or aborted landing – according to new recommendations from the National Transportation Safety Board.

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NTSB: New procedures needed for ‘go-around’ landings

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Lawmaker introduces bill on motorcoach safety

Washington – Legislation introduced June 26 by Rep. Gloria Negrete McLeod (D-CA) aims to improve safety in the motorcoach industry.

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Safety Tips

NIOSH: Security cameras in cabs help protect drivers

Washington – Installing security cameras in taxicabs may help prevent violence against taxi drivers, NIOSH researchers suggest.

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Ferro testifies about hours-of-service regulations

Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s updated hours-of-service regulations would prevent an estimated 1,400 crashes, 560 injuries and 19 fatalities each year, according to agency Administrator Anne S. Ferro.

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