TSA begins third phase of driver background checks
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has begun its third and final implementation phase of the Hazmat Threat Assessment Program with the fingerprinting of truck drivers that are applying to renew or transfer the hazardous materials endorsement on their commercial driver licenses (CDL).... Young calls halt to highway bill extensions
There must be no more extensions of the highway bill now under consideration in a joint House-Senate conference committee, said the committee chairman, Rep Don Young (R-Alaska).... ATRI seeks security technology vendors for study
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is looking for technology vendors involved in hazardous materials security to become a part of an ongoing effort to compile a list of off-the-shelf products and vendors, as well as to identify new or evolving security technologies that are likely to enter the marketplace in the next 14 months. ... Device claims to circumvent engine governors
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has warned its members that drivers are being offered a device known as the EGOR X-5 that purports to override the electronic fuel controls on Caterpillar, Cummins, and Detroit Diesel engines and allow speed to increase by as much as 45 percent.... Mack Trucks to celebrate anniversary
To celebrate its 100th anniversary in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania, Mack Trucks Inc is hosting a community open house from noon to 4 pm June 19 at the company's Assembly Operations in Macungie PA at the corner of Route 100 and Gehman Road. ... Quality Distribution names new president
Quality Distribution Inc, Tampa FL, has announced the appointment of Gerald L "Jerry" Detter as chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer.... Terminals must register for ULSD
Storage terminals were reminded that they must register with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by December 31, 2005, if they plan to handle ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD). ... EPA eases ULSD limits during transition
To facilitate the transition to the ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel, the Environomental Protection Agency (EPA) announced plans to issue a rule later this year that will take two actions.... FMCSA wants new CDL physician list
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is proposing a new program that will certify medical examiners who will be listed on the proposed National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME). ... Driver shortage continues to plague trucking
Strong demands for competing labor continue to put pressure on the driver labor index, according to FTR Associates, Nashville IN. ... New registration proposed for carriers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is proposing a new registration procedure for United States motor carriers, according to information published in the Federal Register May 18. ... Background checks require agencies' cooperation
The effective and efficient implementation of hazmat driver background checks will require "strong" cooperation from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Transportation Safety Administration (TSA), states, industry groups, and other stakeholders, according to testimony by the Department of Transportation's Office of the Inspector General. ... Grant proposed for fleet modernizations
An amendment was added to the House version of the Federal Energy Policy Act that would set aside a total of $100 million nationally for fleet modernization and diesel retrofits from 2005 through 2007 plus such sums as are necessary for 2008 and 2009. ... Sandberg praises NTTC for safety efforts
Annette Sandberg, administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, praised the National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) as a model partner that has worked closely with the agency to improve the safety of hazardous materials transportation.... Background checks threaten driver pool
Estimates of losses in the hazmat driver workforce can vary from two percent to 20 percent as a result of new regulations for driver fingerprinting and other background checks, according to information presented at the National Tank truck Carriers (NTTC) annual Conference and Tank Truck Equipment Show. But the situation indicates that whatever the final result, the hazmat driver pool will suffer.... Mineta criticizes highway bill proposal
A Senate proposal to increase funding for the highway bill now under consideration has prompted criticism from Norman Mineta, Transportation Secretary. ... Ban reversed on hazmat transport in DC
A move to prohibit transportation of certain hazardous materials through the District of Columbia (DC) has been reversed by a federal appeals court order, according to information from CSX Transportation. ... NTTC files opposition in wetlines issue
The National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC)has filed "strong" opposition to a federal proposal that would mandate wetline purging systems on newly-manufactured or existing tank trailers transporting flammable liquids. ... NTTC schedules cargo tank workshops
National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) have scheduled four cargo tank test and inspection workshops in California for this summer. ... Web offers milk haulers marketing edge
Milk transporters can use the Internet to improve their marketing ability, according to Hill Pratt of dairy.com. ... Corzine announces new hazmat legislation
On April 13, 2005, Senator Jon Corzine (D-NJ) introduced his long-promised Extremely Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Act of 2005 (S773). ... No ID info leads hazmat violation list
Failure to properly communicate what hazardous material is within the package is the most common violation shippers and carriers make when transporting hazardous materials, according to information from Thomson Delmar Learning, Clifton Park NY.... Safe drivers keys to reducing risks
Safe and experienced drivers are essential for efficient risk management by milk transporters, according to information presented at the International Milk Haulers Association annual convention April 24-26 in Nashville TN. ... NPRA says energy bill 'acceptable'
The House of Representatives has adopted a supply-based, compromise energy bill containing an acceptable balanced package of fuels provisions, according to information from the National Petrochemical and Refiners Association (NPRA).... Intermodal, truck freight seem weakening
Indications are that both domestic intermodal loadings and truck freight are weakening in early 2005, according to FTR Associates, Nashville IN. ...
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