Transportation

DOT restructures FAA with goal of ‘enhancing safety’

Washington — A new and significant organizational overhaul to the Federal Aviation Administration will include a single, streamlined safety management system and a safety...

Federal Railroad Administration revives safety advisory committee

Washington — The Federal Railroad Administration is reestablishing the charter of its Railroad Safety Advisory Committee, the agency has announced. Established in 1996, the 25-member...

FMCSA wants to lengthen time limit for emergency-related HOS exemptions

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is asking for feedback as it considers extending hours-of-service exemption periods for truckers during regional emergency declarations.

FMCSA grants another extension for use of paper medical certificates

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has again extended a temporary waiver permitting the use of paper certificates to verify that truck and bus operators are physically fit to drive.
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Labor union to FRA: Automated track inspections won’t improve safety

Washington — The Federal Railroad Administration’s decision to allow railroads to expand field testing of automated track inspection technology has drawn a terse response from a national labor union.

Study highlights hearing loss caused by on-the-job chemical exposure

Cincinnati — Up to 1.4 million U.S. workers may have hearing issues attributable to job-related chemical exposure, results of a recent study suggest.

‘Self-certification has to go,’ FMCSA leader says

Jacksonville, FL — Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration head Derek Barrs has vowed that the agency “will do away with anything that has to do with self-certification” amid related challenges to “major” FMCSA initiatives.

NSC to offer free traffic safety training to employers in four states

Washington — The National Safety Council recently announced it will extend its free traffic safety training, education and resources to employers in North Carolina, Ohio, Texas and West Virginia.
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Truckers under 21: Legislation aimed at permitting interstate travel within 150 air miles

Washington — A bill recently introduced in the House would allow commercial truck drivers younger than 21 to operate across state lines.

Safety alert addresses shoving movement risks in rail industry

Washington — Railroad conductors are at increased risk of death and injury when riding equipment during shoving movements, the National Transportation Safety Board warns in a new safety alert.

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