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FMCSA Considering Requiring Commercial Drivers To Know English

Posted on October 6, 2010 by

Anne S. Ferro, head of the FMCSA and the former head of the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, was the guest speaker at Cecil College’s 10th-annual Mid-Atlantic Transportation and Logistics Institute Symposium on Friday. Michael Feehley of the Maryland Transportation Authority … Continue reading →

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Obama’s pick of industry lobbyist draws fire

Posted on September 24, 2009 by

President Barack Obama’s nomination of a trucking industry lobbyist to head the agency that regulates the industry drew fire Wednesday from senators and safety advocates. Anne Ferro, the president and CEO of the Maryland Motor Truck Association for the past … Continue reading →

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Teamsters Oppose U.S. Trucking Regulator Nominee Anne Ferro

Posted on June 6, 2009 by

The Teamsters union told President Barack Obama it opposes his nominee to be the top U.S. trucking regulator because of her support for a rule that allows truckers to drive for up to 11 consecutive hours. Anne Ferro is the … Continue reading →

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