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NewsJune 21, 2001

FMCSA Shuts Down Two Carriers As "Unfit"

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has been busy lately, shutting down carriers in Kansas and California

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NewsJune 21, 2001

RSPA Preempts Another Local Rule

The Research and Special Services Administration has once again asserted its authority over hazardous materials transportation, overturning a Cleveland rule limiting the movement of certain radioactive materials in the downtown area

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NewsJune 21, 2001

House Committee Lowers Increases Sought for Truck Safety

The House Appropriations Committee pared back Bush administration plans for beefing up truck and bus safety enforcement

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NewsJune 19, 2001

Movers or Linehaul?

As the household goods industry swings into its peak season, new services offering a cross between full-service moving companies and U-Haul may get a closer regulatory look

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NewsJune 18, 2001

Bush Will Nominate NHTSA Chief

President Bush intends to nominate Jeffrey William Runge to be Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, according to a White House announcement

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NewsJune 18, 2001

MTMC Streamlines Carrier Qualification

A web-based qualification program currently being tested by the Military Traffic Management Command would cut carrier qualification time from several weeks to 24-48 hours

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NewsJune 18, 2001

Random Test Rates Stay the Same

The "violation" rate for random alcohol testing of truck drivers was 0.2% in 1999, down from 0.4% in 1998 and low enough to maintain a reduction in the number of tests required

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NewsJune 14, 2001

Belzer Disputes Criticism of Driver Survey

A University of Michigan researcher disputes a recent critique of a survey used in drawing up controversial proposed hours of service regulations

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NewsJune 14, 2001

New Rules Would Officially Give RSPA Authority Over Hazmat Loading/Unloading

The Research and Special Programs Administration has proposed some new definitions to clarify its jurisdiction over hazardous materials transportation

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NewsJune 13, 2001

Transport Appropriations Panel Clears DOT Budget

The House Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee approved President Bush’s request for transportation spending, including significant increases for truck safety

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