No Quick Fix for Safety Program

TT File PhotoThe federal motor carrier safety program is broken, critics say. And it seems everyone has an idea on the best way to fix it. The DOT’s inspector general is developing recommendations on truck safety while reviews continue. br clear=all>

David Barnes | Senior Correspondent
March 10, 1999

Long Road of Trucking Oversight

Certain issues have resurfaced after almost 30 years in the ongoing discussions on how to improve truck safety.

David Barnes | Senior Correspondent
March 10, 1999
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GAO: Truck Safety Plan Not Working

The Federal Highway Administration’s efforts to crack down on the motor carriers with the worst safety records are not working, according to federal auditors.

David Barnes | Senior Correspondent
March 9, 1999
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No Quick Fix for Safety Program

The federal motor carrier safety program is broken, critics say. And it seems everyone has an idea on the best way to fix it.

David Barnes | Senior Correspondent
March 9, 1999
membership

Long Road of Trucking Oversight

Certain issues have resurfaced after almost 30 years in the ongoing discussions on how to improve truck safety.

David Barnes | Senior Correspondent
March 9, 1999

Traffic Deaths Decline in Canada

Traffic fatalities in Canada appear to be at their lowest levels in 25 years, Transport Canada reported.

David Barnes | Senior Correspondent
March 9, 1999

Out-Of-Service Guidelines Revised

Revised truck out-of-service guidelines are now available from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance.

David Barnes | Senior Correspondent
March 9, 1999

Inspector General Cites STB Fee Plan

The Surface Transportation Board won praise from the Department of Transportation’s inspector general for addressing concerns raised in a November audit of the agency’s fee structure.

David Barnes | Senior Correspondent
March 9, 1999

GAO: Truck Safety Plan Not Working

The Federal Highway Administration’s efforts to crack down on the motor carriers with the worst safety records are not working, according to federal auditors.

David Barnes | Senior Correspondent
March 8, 1999

Ag Transporters Integrate With ATA

The Agricultural Transporters Conference of ATA has become the first of the association's five conferences to agree to fully integrate itself into its parent organization.

David Barnes | Senior Correspondent
March 8, 1999