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Newsby StaffDecember 14, 2010

Federal agencies speak out on passenger van use

NHTSA and FMCSA administrators send a letter to all 50 states’ motor vehicle administrators to remind them that 12- or 15-passenger vans should not be used to transport students because they do not provide the same level of safety as school buses.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2010

FMCSA clarifies texting ban

An agency official explains that the new texting ban for truck and bus drivers only applies to school bus drivers in limited cases. A forthcoming proposed rule may affect school bus drivers not currently covered.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2009

Senate confirms nomination of FMCSA administrator

Anne Ferro was the motor vehicle administrator in Maryland from 1997 to 2003, where she led the agency’s efforts to implement a graduated licensing program for new drivers as well as a model for older driver research. She is currently president of the Maryland Motor Truck Association.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 1, 2009

Delaware bus company fined for safety violations

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a civil penalty notice to Lehane’s Bus Service Inc. of New Cast...

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Newsby StaffApril 3, 2008

FMCSA extends comment deadline on driver training proposal

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has extended the deadline for comments on its Notice of Proposed Rulemakin...

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2006

Top spots in transit at NHTSA, FMCSA

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The administrator positions at two key federal transportation agencies are in the process of turning over.

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Articlesby StaffDecember 1, 2002

Feds Push for Greater School Travel Safety

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has launched “Moving Kids Safely,” a campaign that addresses safety concerns associated with u...

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2002

Hours-of-Service Rule Revisited

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has restated its plan to move forward with a revision of the commercial driver’s hours-of-serv...

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Articlesby StaffNovember 1, 2001

Establish a Transportation Security Plan

In the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is distributing some guidelines for the commerc...

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Articlesby StaffSeptember 1, 2001

News from the World of Pupil Transportation

FMCSA aims for tougher CDL requirements WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a propos...

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