Latest News Updates From David Barnes

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鈥檚 inspector general is developing recommendations on truck safety while reviews continue. br clear=all>

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.

March 10, 1999
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GAO: Truck Safety Plan Not Working

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

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.

March 9, 1999
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Long Road of Trucking Oversight

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

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.

March 9, 1999

Out-Of-Service Guidelines Revised

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

March 9, 1999

Inspector General Cites STB Fee Plan

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

March 9, 1999

GAO: Truck Safety Plan Not Working

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

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.

March 8, 1999