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Former OMC Directors Differ Over Future of U.S. Safety Office
The first two men to run the Federal Highway Administration’s Office of Motor Carriers, who are now pursuing other careers, have differing views of what changes should be made in the way the Washington regulates truck and bus safety.
September 29, 1999Conference on Spending Faces OMC Funding Issue
Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Va.) last week continued his efforts to move federal oversight of truck safety out of the Federal Highway Administration.
September 29, 1999No 'Silver Bullet' for Truck Safety
The members of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance all agree that motor carrier safety is their top priority, but they disagree on the best approach to reduce accidents and fatalities.
September 27, 1999DOT to Scrutinize CDL Program
The effectiveness of the commercial driver license program will be the subject of a review by the Department of Transportation’s inspector general.
September 24, 1999Study: Competition Valuable To Rails
A study by a shippers’ group found that railroads could benefit by as much as $500 million over the next six years by allowing increased competition and taking a few other steps.
September 23, 1999NPTC Presses Safety Legislation
The association representing private motor carrier fleets last week called on Congress to pass legislation that it said would improve trucking safety.
September 22, 1999Study: Competition Valuable To Rails
A study by a shippers’ group found that railroads could benefit by as much as $500 million over the next six years by allowing increased competition and taking a few other steps.
September 22, 1999NPTC Adds to Safety Wish List on Capitol Hill
The association representing private motor carrier fleets last week called on Congress to pass legislation that it said would improve trucking safety.
September 22, 1999CVSA Holds Annual Conference
It is all about business for trucking safety officials meeting this week at the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s conference in Portland, Ore.
September 20, 1999OMCHS Ratchets Up Reviews
Julie Cirillo was in an unenviable position during a National Transportation Safety Board hearing on truck safety in April.
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