Tag: Transportation Security Administration

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Real ID-compliant license required for federal facility access after Oct. 1
The Department of Homeland Security, which was tasked with managing the implementation of Real ID licenses, says all drivers looking to access federal facilities, military bases and nuclear power plants must have a Real ID-compliant license, which features a star in some form on the card.
January 23, 2020
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FMCSA officially adopts rules requiring background checks for hazmat CDL endorsement
The finalization of these interim final rules has no bearing on current drivers or carriers, as the rules have been in place since 2003 and 2005, respectively. The rules require drivers to undergo a TSA background check or hold a TWIC in order to receive a hazmat endorsement on their CDL.
September 30, 2019
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TWIC fees cut
Applicants for Transportation Worker Identification Credentials will pay slightly less starting March 19.
March 13, 2012
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TSA checks trucks, recruits for First Observer
A two-day safety enforcement and awareness exercise was conducted on vehicles at five Interstate scale complexes in Tennessee.
November 18, 2011
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LogBook
A cross-border plan is detailed, a Navy vet is named Back on the Road winner, owner-operator is named Goodyear Highway Hero, Trucker Buddy recognizes pen pals and more industry news items are featured.
May 1, 2011
David Acosta received a 2007 truck and a one-year driving agreement as part of his selection as Arrow Truck Sales’ Back on the Road recipient.
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TWIC program under fire
The U.S. House transportation committee blasted the Transportation Security Administration for delays in approving TWIC readers.
April 15, 2011
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Federal security program trains truckers
The First Observer component is to recruit and train industry volunteers to report suspicious activities.
September 7, 2010
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