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Business
Alert: FMCSA says these crude tanks must be repaired, retested before hazmat use
Affected tanks have a capacity of 8,400 gallons, 8,717 gallons and 10,500 gallons, and are primarily used for the transportation of petroleum crude oil, FMCSA says.
May 11, 2016
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Overdrive Radio
Podcast: A run through the stories behind the songs on Bill Weaver’s ‘Every Mile I Drive’
In this edition of the Overdrive Radio podcast, run through the brand-new record from trucker Bill Weaver, who with regulator collaborators in his band has honed the Southern Rock style you’ll hear here over many years.
February 23, 2016
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Hours of Service
Some hazmat haulers granted exemption from 30-minute break
The American Trucking Associations was granted an exemption request it made in May that would grant haulers of hazardous materials an exemption from the mandated 30-minute break.
August 21, 2015
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Business
FMCSA wants to take CSA hazmat category public, change intervention thresholds
In addition, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing several enhancements for its Safety Measurement System, which the agency uses to measure the safety of motor carriers.
June 29, 2015
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Business
CSA scores to start playing a role in hazmat permitting
FMCSA announced last week it will begin using carrier percentile rankings in the Compliance, Safety, Accountability program’s Safety Measurement System to monitor hazmat haulers and for renewal of federally issued hazmat permits.
June 26, 2015
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Business
Hauling the Ebola virus with Dallas hazmat response team and wrecker service
CG Environmental owner Erick McCallum Tuesday, Oct. 21, was hopeful that “we’re seeing the end of it coming very soon.” The company, with an affiliated wrecker service, has been on the front lines of the Ebola clean-up in Dallas.
October 22, 2014
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Channel 19
Sound off on CSA changes via score/data preview
As CVSA’s RoadCheck inspection blitz continues this week, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a call to action that makes clear the importance of safety scoring to motor carriers and independents. Through the end of the month, you’ll be able to preview refinements the agency has made to the CSA program’s Safety Measurement […]
June 6, 2012
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Business
TWIC fees cut
Applicants for Transportation Worker Identification Credentials will pay slightly less starting March 19.
March 13, 2012
Business
NTSB recommends hazmat tracking changes
The intent is to gain a more accurate accounting of the distribution of hazardous materials-hauling cargo tanks on the road.
September 2, 2011
Business
ATA opposes hazmat proposal
ATA wants agency to withdraw proposal to regulate the loading and unloading of hazardous materials to conduct needed research.
June 14, 2011
Business
Proposal to ban cell phone use by hazmat drivers
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has proposed to restrict the use of all handheld mobile telephones.
April 29, 2011
Business
Texting ban applied to hauling hazmat
Also, motor carriers are prohibited from requiring or allowing drivers of covered motor vehicles to engage in texting while driving.
February 28, 2011
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