Tag: DOT
Louisiana Household Goods Moving Company Owner Pleads Guilty
The FMCSA today announced the owner of a household goods moving company has pleaded guilty to conducting interstate moves without registering for a DOT HHG Operating Authority.
DOT Proposes Regulation to Protect Bus Passengers in Rollover Crashes
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced a proposed rule "to protect motorcoach and other large bus passengers in rollover crashes."
FMCSA To Drivers: Certified Medical Examiner Rule Now In Effect
The FMCSA's new Certified Medical Examiner rule went into effect today. The FMCSA issued a press release, reminding drivers that beginning today, all USDOT driver physicals must be performed by a doctor form the Certified Medical Examiner's Registry.
FHWA Announces Third Truck Size and Weight Webinar
The Federal Highway Administration will be holding a Compilation and Study of Truck Size and Wight Limits public input session on My 6, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Eastern time. This will be the third public outreach session the department has conducted. The session will be held as a webinar and will be recorded.
Number of Trucking Whistleblower Claims on the Rise: OSHA, DOT Teaming Up To Crack Down on Unsafe Carriers
Over the last 6 years, transportation-related whistleblower claims have increased. In 2008, 508 claims were filed, and in 2013, that number jumped to 821.
FMCSA Shuts Down Georgia And South Carolina Bus Companies, Iowa And Massachusetts Trucking Operations
The U.S. Department of Transportation's FMCSA has announced the order for immediate shut down for four motor carriers. Each carrier was found to have disregarded...
Regulation: Speed Limiters, Carrier Fitness More On DOT Agenda
The rule would decide whether or not a new regulation would require the installation of speed limiters in truck that have a gross weight of over 26,000 pounds that travel on roads of 55 mph or above.
WARNING: Fraudulent DOT Letter Circulating
According to the Missouri Trucking Association, yet another round of fraudulent DOT letters are being circulated. The letters are dated February 19, 2014 and are signed under the fictitious name Lois James- Senior Procurement Officer.
Police Officer Redirects Lost Truck Driver
This shot of officer Fisher giving some direction to a lost driver was recently captured by the Hilliard Ohio Police Department.
Illinois DOT Out Patching Potholes In Full-Force
Crews have been diligently working towards filling the many potholes in Illinois that started to appear after last week's polar vortex. // Post by Illinois...
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