In an exclusive interview with Transport Topics, George Reagle, the former head of the Office of Motor Carriers, responded publicly for the first time to the criticism lodged against him earlier this year over his administration of the safety agency.

While legislation in both houses of Congress creating a separate motor carrier administration is a dream come true for many in trucking, the proposals carry a myriad of other provisions.

Sen. John Breaux wants to improve truck and bus safety by requiring all commercial vehicle inspectors to be certified to uniform standards and proficiency levels.

With the clock ticking on her tenure, Surface Transportation Board Chairman Linda Morgan was nominated by President Clinton on Aug. 6 to a second term as head of the independent agency.

Breaux (D-La.)Sen. John Breaux wants to improve truck and bus safety by requiring all commercial vehicle inspectors to be certified to uniform standards and proficiency levels.

Laurie T. Baulig said last week she is leaving American Trucking Associations in September after 18 months as senior vice president for policy and regulatory affairs.

A Federal Highway Administration spokeswoman last week criticized speculation about the contents of an hours-of-service reform the agency is drafting.

With the clock ticking on her tenure, Surface Transportation Board Chairman Linda Morgan was nominated by President Clintonto a second term as head of the independent agency.

Proposals to create a federal Motor Carrier Administration were introduced in both houses of Congress amid a flurry of legislation to improve truck and bus safety.

Before the Department of Transportation issues its proposed hours-of-service rules for truck drivers, it should make public the scientific research used to draw up the measure, insists American Trucking Associations.