September 28, 2018: Hours of Service Notice of Public Listening Sessions
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced two upcoming public listening sessions regarding potential changes to the Hours of Service rules […]
Month: September 2018
September 25, 2018: (HM-251F)(FR) Removal of Electronically Controlled Pneumatic Brake System Requirements for High Hazard Flammable Unit Trains
Upon determining that the requirements were not economically justified, PHMSA and FRA have issued a final rule that will remove the requirements […]
September 25, 2018: Notice of Funding Opportunity for Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements; Extension
The Federal Railroad Administration has extended the deadline on applications for the Fiscal Year 2018 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements program. The […]
September 20, 2018: CSX Railroad Fought A North Carolina City’s Desperate Attempt To Prevent Devastating Flooding
As residents and city officials in Lumberton, North Carolina began preparations ahead of Hurricane Florence they requested permission to construct a temporary sandbag […]
September 21, 2018: Hazardous Materials: California Meal and Rest Break Requirements
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration found that California’s meal and rest break requirements are causing an unnecessary delay in the transportation […]
September 18, 2018: CSX Train Derailed in North Carolina
A CSX freight train derailed in Lilesville, North Carolina on Sunday evening. While the cause of the accident is still under investigation, it […]
September 17, 2018: Correcting Amendment Issued on Hours of Service Recordkeeping Final Rule
The Federal Railroad Administration published a final rule on August 29, 2018, to reduce the paperwork burden resulting from compliance with the […]
September 14, 2018: CSX Train Derails in West Virginia
A CSX derailed on Sunday morning in Fayette County West Virginia. At least eight of the loaded coal cars derailed near the […]
September 12, 2018: Notice of Funding Opportunity for Positive Train Control Systems Grants Under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program
The Federal Railroad Administration issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligible PTC systems projects under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety […]
September 6, 2018: Department of Transportation Explores Trucking Rule Changes
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking public comments regarding specific areas of the Hours of Service regulations for commercial drivers. […]