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PPE violation penalty
on per-employee basis 

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA is amending its personal protective equipment (PPE)regulations to clarify that noncompliance may expose an employer to liability on a per-employee basis, according to information published in the Federal Register August 19....

PCA predicts cement
consumption downtrend 

Lingering negative effects on cement consumption and the construction industry as a result of the waning US economy is projected by the Portland Cement Association (PCA) in its latest industry forecast...

TSI rises slightly in June 

The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) rose 0.1 percent in June from its May level, rising for the second consecutive month, the Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) has reported. ...

Mack moving headquarters to North Carolina 

Mack Trucks Inc, Lehigh Valley PA, is planning a restructuring that will include moving the company’s administrative headquarters and most support functions from Allentown to Greensboro NC and transferring assembly of all Mack highway vehicles from the New River Valley VA plant to the plant in Macungie PA, according to Mack information....

TWIC enrollment begins in more ports 

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has begun the initial enrollment for the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) for the port of American Samoa, according to information published in the Federal Register....

Study projects fewer
future truck sales 

In the face of an industry-wide sales slump, the percentage of heavy-duty truck owners who say they definitely will purchase or lease a new truck in the next 12 months has reached the lowest level since the 2002....

Goodyear seeking
Highway Hero nominees 

The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co, Akron OH, is seeking nominees through November 30, 2008 for its 26th annual North America Highway Hero Awards....

ATA lauds reduction
in truck-related fatalities 

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is lauding the news that highway fatalities involving trucks were reduced in 2007 to their lowest level since 1992....

FMCSA seeking comments on cross-border data 

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking comments on the Pre-Authority Safety Audits for Mexican motor carriers that have applied to operate in the United States beyond the US/Mexico commercial zones, according to information published in the Federal Register August 12...

Diesel cost sinking
in crude oil wake 

Diesel costs are following in the wake of sinking crude oil prices-- diesel falling last week to $4.353 per gallon, almost 15 cents less than the week before, according to the Department of Energy (DOE)...

CVSA supporting truck safety technology 

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is supporting a Senate bill that would provide a tax credit to carriers that purchase trucks with certain safety technologies installed, according to CVSA information...

FMCSA updates safety education materials 

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has updated, significantly enhanced, and expanded accessibility of its safety education and technical assistance program materials...

Time to submit Russell award nominations 

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is seeking nominations for the second annual Mike Russell "Good stuff" Trucking Image Award...

ATA challenges Boston hazmat routing 

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is challenging a decision by Boston MA in its designation of hazardous materials routes through the city and has appealed to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to determine if the action preempts federal law, according to information in the Federal Register August 8...

ASSE, ASTM offer combined safety publication 

To help employers reduce and ultimately eliminate slips, trips and falls in workplaces, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) are making available a combined publication that includes slip, trip, and fall prevention standards, as well as technical reports from their catalogues, according to information posed on the ASSE Web site...

OSHA posts information for confined space entry 

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration posts confined space entry topics on its Web site at osha.gov...

Cleaning, security guides on FDA Web site 

Bulk Over-the-Road Food Tanker Transport Safety and Security Guidelines posted on the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Web site include information for minimum tank cleaning requirements, as well as facility security...

NIOSH offers hazmat pocket guide 

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has a pocket guide to chemical hazards available on its Web site that contains general industrial hygiene information on several hundred chemicals/classes for workers, employers, and occupational health professionals...

Hurricane season good time to make disaster plans 

Now that hurricane season has arrived, it is a good time for tank cleaning facilities to plan for the eventuality of all disasters. The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides disaster assistance through its disaster loan program and has posted a Disaster Recovery Plan on its Web site at sba.gov...

DPC meeting features tank cleaning issues 

With the dairy industry continuing to improve methods for maintaining milk sanitation, the Dairy Practices Council is addressing the issue at its annual conference November 5-7 in East Lansing MI...

Tracking wash data part of university study 

An update on research being conducted at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture for electronically tracking and documenting milk transportation, including tank wash data, was presented at the International Milk Haulers Association (IMHA) Convention April 20-22 in Mesa, Arizona...

ATRI seeking
survey responses 

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is asking for responses to its annual Top Industry Issues Survey, according to information from the American Trucking Association...

Schneider plan
boosts fuel savings 

Schneider National, Green Bay WI, is encouraging its owner-operators to drive efficiently by providing them a payback for lower mile-per-gallon usage, according to Schneider information...

Schneider reports
bulk movement increase 

While Schneider National, Green Bay WI, has seen a leveling of total truckload freight, tank truck movements have continued to rise since late 2006, according to a report compiled by the carrier's logistic division...

FT Silfies launches
new bulk company 

FT Silfies Inc, Nazareth PA, has launched a new company, Silfies Bulk Transport LLC in Aberdeen MD, for hauling various liquid commodities...

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