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Can technology help prevent truck crashes? In this HDT Talks Trucking Short Takes episode, K&B Transportation explains how it’s using cameras, speed management tools, cellphone-blocking technology, and other systems to improve safety and reduce risk across its fleet.
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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
Read More →President Bush intends to nominate Jeffrey William Runge to be Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, according to a White House announcement
Read More →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
Read More →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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A University of Michigan researcher disputes a recent critique of a survey used in drawing up controversial proposed hours of service regulations
Read More →The Research and Special Programs Administration has proposed some new definitions to clarify its jurisdiction over hazardous materials transportation
Read More →The House Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee approved President Bush’s request for transportation spending, including significant increases for truck safety
Read More →Ten Democratic senators want President Bush to reconsider his decision to comply with the North American Free Trade Agreement
Read More →Railroad engineers work under much stiffer regulations than do truck drivers. I suppose you can argue that they should, but that's not the point. I'm sure we could debate the skills it takes to operate 7,000-horsepower locomotive
Read More →The average cost of a police-reported accident involving a tractor with two or more trailers is $117,309, according to a study issued recently by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
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