Here is the full text of FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro's e-mail to her colleagues on July 25, announcing her resignation.
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FMCSA's Anne Ferro Stepping Down in August
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration chief Anne Ferro will step down from her post next month, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced July 25.
July 28, 2014FMCSA Sued Over Information in Driver Inspection Reports
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has “intentionally or willfully” improperly disseminated truck-driver inspection reports that contain references to violations not classified as “serious driver-related safety violations,” according to a lawsuit filed by six independent owner-operator truck drivers.
July 24, 2014FMCSA, OSHA to Work Together on Coercion Claims
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening coordination between the agencies in investigating truck driver safety, coercion and retaliation complaints against motor carriers.
July 24, 2014Senate Confirms Top DOT Nominees
The Senate on July 24 easily confirmed the nominations of two Transportation Department officials for senior positions.
July 31, 2014Feds Propose to Phase Out Older Rail Tank Cars
The federal government proposed to phase out older tank cars and lower speed limits for some oil trains in an effort to mitigate transportation risks posed by the nation’s energy boom.
July 24, 2014Senate Agrees on Path Forward For Trust Fund Bill
Senators have reached an agreement on how to debate a highway funding bill, setting up floor votes on the measure early next week, Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said.
July 23, 2014FMCSA to Enhance CSA Website
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on July 23 announced enhancements to the display of information on its Compliance, Safety, Accountability public Safety Measurement System website.
July 23, 2014Va. Tech Awarded $55 Million to Study Truck Safety, Autonomous Vehicles
The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute received $55 million in federal contracts to study safety efforts for commercial truck drivers and automated vehicles.
July 22, 2014Roadrunner Acquires Logistics Firm Integrated Services
Roadrunner Transportation Systems has acquired regional logistics firm Integrated Services for $13 million.
July 21, 2014