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News Note: California School Receives Commercial Driver Training Grant
July 2008
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has awarded $1 million in grants to nine technical and community colleges nationwide to enhance classroom safety curricula and behind-the-wheel training . . . more »

Machine Safety: Power Take-Offs; Deadly Hazards and Preventing Accidents
June 2008
On April 4, 2008, a water truck driver employed by S. G. Service of Robbins (near Sacramento) was found dead beneath his truck in a Yolo County tomato field. The worker was entangled in the power take-off (PTO) drivelines connected to the truck's water pump. . . . more »

Fleet Safety: Who's in the Driver's Seat? Tips for Selecting Safe Drivers and Maintaining Their Skills
June 2008
One of your fleet safety program's key elements is the person sitting in the driver's seat. Although you may do your best to ensure that your fleet is equipped with the latest safety features and is properly maintained, it's the operator of each vehicle who will ultimately . . . more »

News Notes: New Rule Makes Highway Signs Brighter, Safer
February 2008
States must use higher-performing reflective materials on all highway signs under a new U.S. Department of Transportation rule to make highway signs more visible. . . . more »

Transportation: Final Rule on Work Zone Safety and Mobility Becomes Effective This Month
October 2007
Three years ago, the U.S. Department of Transportation published a final rule amending its regulations governing traffic safety and mobility in highway and street work zones. All state and local governments that receive federal funding for road improvement projects have to comply with these new requirements, . . . more »

News Notes: Drive Safely Work Week Begins October 1
October 2007
Each year, the first full week of October is Drive Safely Work Week, a nationwide observance sponsored by the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS). This year's theme is "Avoid High-Risk Driving Mistakes," such as . . . more »

News Notes: U.S. Records Lowest Highway Fatality Rate Ever
September 2007
The number of people killed on the nation's roads fell last year, leading to the lowest highway fatality rate ever recorded and the largest drop in total deaths in 15 years, according to . . . more »

News Note: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Proposes Rule to Automatically Record Hours of Service
February 2007
Truck and bus companies with a history of serious hours-of-service violations may be required to install electronic . . . more »

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