October 2, 2018: ATA petitions DOT to exempt carriers from California break laws
The American Trucking Association is seeking relief from the Department of Transportation for truck drivers operating in California from the meal and […]
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September 28, 2018: BNSF Train Derails in Colorado
Louis Vazquez, the driver of a semi truck that caused a BNSF freight train to derail in Colorado, has been cited for […]
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 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 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 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. […]
September 4, 2018: Government of Canada announces funding to improve rail safety in Alberta
On August 27, 2018, Honorable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Natural Resources, announced that $3.3 million will be given to support eighteen projects […]
August 22, 2018: BNSF Freight Train Derailed in San Bernardino
A BNSF freight train derailed in San Bernardino, California yesterday morning leading to several buildings, including a FedEx distribution center, to be […]
August 10, 2018: FAA Proposes $126,000 Civil Penalty Against RAE-I.T. Asset Management for Alleged Hazardous Materials Violations
The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing $126,000 civil penalty against RAE-I.T. Asset Management, LLC for Hazardous Materials Regulations violations. The Ocala, FL […]
July 24, 2018: FRA Threatens 13 Railroads with Fines for Delays Installing Automatic Braking Equipment
The Federal Railroad Administration is threatening to fine 13 railroads that have failed to meet the deadlines for installing automatic braking equipment. […]