Tag Archives: Civil Penalties

Bill Introduced Today For Detention Time for Truckers

Posted on February 17, 2011 by

WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Representative Peter DeFazio (OR-4) responded to the concerns of independent truck drivers by introducing legislation to protect drivers and improve the productivity and safety of moving goods by truck. H.R. 756 directs the U.S. Department of Transportation … Continue reading →

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Distracted Driving – Should be the same for ALL Drivers

Posted on January 4, 2011 by

The Department of Transportation Secretary has been working to ‘fight’ distracted driving ever since taking the position within the DOT. And he is succeeding in getting laws passed that I feel are just “feel good” legislation’s by individual states that … Continue reading →

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