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Tag: Anne Ferro
Business
FMCSA administrator nominee Scott Darling to begin Senate confirmation process next week
Nearly six months after being nominated by President Barack Obama to head the DOTâs Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on a permanent basis, T.F. Scott Darling will face his first confirmation hearing next week, according to a press release from the Senateâs commerce committee.
January 14, 2016
Business
What will be outgoing FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferroâs lasting legacy?
The administratorâs responses to a variety of questions the morning of Aug. 14 suggested that, among her main hopes for the future of the industry, improved driver compensation ranks certainly at or near the top.
August 14, 2014
Channel 19
âPerfect stormâ for driver issues afoot?
In the words of driver Allen Smith: âwith all that has just happened in just the last 3 weeks, we have the momentum and leverage needed to encourage the FMCSA to listen intently, while everything is out on the table from all sides.â
June 28, 2014
Business
Group of OOIDA members, drivers issue letter to DOT in support of Anne Ferro
Citing regulatory efforts on detention pay and other compensation reform, CSA and other programs as beneficial, one group of OOIDA members comes out in support of FMCSA chief.
June 21, 2014
Channel 19
âRestartâ hits the mainstream; rhyming couplets for the road
As with Anne Ferroâs now-infamous blog post about the Congressional efforts relative to the restart, NPRâs report on hours makes it sound like an attack on the entire rule is at issue.
June 14, 2014
Channel 19
Voices on the call for FMCSA head to resign
Was OOIDAâs move the right one â or is the âbe careful what you ask for, you just might get itâ adage an appropriate consideration? More views here on the orgâs call for Anne Ferro to resign.
June 10, 2014
Voices
POLL: Do you support OOIDAâs call for Anne Ferroâs resignation?
OOIDAâs June 6 letter to the DOT secretary alleged a âbias against truckersâ that precluded Ferroâs impartial conduct in her job as the FMCSAâs chief regulator. Where do you stand on the call for her resignation?
June 6, 2014
Channel 19
Author: âU.S. law in need of simplification, basic human empathyâ
âOverhaul and simplify the law to release the energy and passion of Americans so that we can begin to address the challenges of our society.â âPhilip K. Howard, from a 2010 talk that rings with messages directly applicable to trucking
March 19, 2014
Business
Data analysis: Ten years isnât a lifetimeâŚfor Yoda
âAs much as Iâd like to be able to write a happy ending for the hours of service story, I canât. The HOS are just the tip of the iceberg.â
November 24, 2013
Hours of Service
FMCSAâs Ferro defends hours rule, says agency wonât undo it
Administrator Anne Ferro persistently defended her Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrationâs hours-of-service rule Nov. 21 in a House subcommittee hearing, saying she is not open to repealing the regulations.
November 21, 2013
Business
Gird your loins because hell has frozen over
âI applaud the trucker who let [Anne Ferro] ride with him â youâre a brave fellow. When I asked George if heâd let Anne do a ridealong with him, he flat out said, âHell no.'â
November 8, 2013
Channel 19
Anne Ferro on a haul â finally
Riding along with owner-operator Leo Wilkins yields new insights for FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro.
November 5, 2013
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