Transportation Safety


PHMSA Orders Companies to Cease Transportation of Experimental Gas

An investigation, conducted by PHMSA, found a pattern of severe explosions resulting in at least one fatality, serious property damage, and injuries associated with TyLar, and experimental gas.

National Law Enforcement Liaison Coordinator Opening Posted

Nov. 30 is the deadline to apply for the three-year position at the Governors Highway Safety Association.

Road, Air Freight Shipments Rose in 2010

Although total trade value increased 22 percent in 2010, the value of trade freight shipment ($525 billion) between the two countries in 2010 was still below its recent peak ($596 billion) reached in 2008.

NY Troopers Cracking Down on Texters

"Operation Hang Up" is a statewide enforcement campaign during the Thanksgiving holiday, funded by NHTSA.

Deer Collisions Peak in November

While they are declining nationwide at an increasing rate, State Farm estimated 1.09 million collisions involving deer and vehicles occurred in the United States from July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2011.

Seventh Fully Networked Car Workshop Set for March 2012

Involving ISO and two other standards organizations, it will coincide with the 82nd Geneva International Motor Show, which is taking place March 8-18, 2012.

Council Votes to Demolish Crumbling LA Bridge

A cable-stayed bridge will replace the city's historic, often-filmed 6th Street Bridge over the Los Angeles River.

Rail Labor Negotiators Making Steady Progress

Agreements have been reached with all but three of the unions involved, the Association of American Railroads reported.



Huge Demand for Transportation Improvement Grants

The demand for Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery grants is far above the funding available for them, DOT Secretary Ray LaHood said Nov. 15.

FMCSA: Fewer Fatal Truck Crashes in 2009

Since 2000, the fatal crash rate for large trucks has fallen 54.5 percent, according to FMCSA.

DOT Issues First-Ever Fine for Lengthy Tarmac Delays

American Eagle Airlines has been fined $900,000 for tarmac delays that took place at Chicago O’Hare International Airport in May. This is the first fine for a violation of DOT's rule, which sets a three-hour limit for tarmac delays on domestic flights.

Rail Talks Trying to Avoid Nationwide Strike

The Dec. 6 end of the cooling off period triggered by the report of Presidential Emergency Board 243 is three weeks away.

NTSB Calls for Commercial Fishing Safety Improvements

"The commercial fishing industry continues to have the highest fatality rate of all occupations in the United States; the safety hazards of this industry are unacceptable," said NTSB Chairman Deborah Hersman.

L&I Rolls Out Truck Driver Safety Blog

The TIRES blog is an injury prevention project developed by the agency’s Safety and Health Assessment and Research for Prevention (SHARP) program.

General Aviation Urged to Increase Bird Strike Reporting

Saying reporting is low by this segment of the industry, the FAA has begun a wildlife poster outreach campaign to raise awareness. With more reports, the agency will help airport sponsors develop mitigation plans.

Firefighter Injuries Down Eight Percent from 2009: NFPA

The report takes a look at the number of 2010 firefighter injuries, injuries by type of duty, exposures to infectious diseases, and how a community’s size affects the number of injuries within a fire department.

Air Liquide Raising Fleet's Capabilities

As Houston-based Air Liquide Industrial U.S. LP prepares to host its annual driving competition this week, the company is adding more delivery trucks equipped with new safety technologies.

DOT Agency Maps Nation's Structurally Deficient Bridges

They are marked on a map for each state's congressional district(s), supporting Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood's call for Congress to provide repair funding.

Styrene Industry Touts Its Safety

The new www.YouKnowStyrene.org from the Styrene Information & Research Center includes a section about exposure limits and health studies.

Study Finds Problems with Curbside Carriers

The fatal accident rate for curbside carriers from January 2005 to March 2011 was seven times higher than for conventional bus operations: 1.4 fatal accidents per 100 vehicles for curbside carriers compared with 0.2 fatal accidents per 100 vehicles for conventional scheduled carriers.

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