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Interstate trucking rule bans cell phone use

Interstate trucking rule bans cell phone use

In late 2011, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood announced the finalization of a new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rule banning interstate truck and bus drivers from using handheld cell phones while driving. Effective [...]

NCDOT named ‘Owner of the Year’

NCDOT named ‘Owner of the Year’

The ENR Southeast has named the North Carolina Dept of Transportation “Owner of the Year”  based upon achievements during 2011. NCDOT had several noteworthy accomplishments.  The agency moved forward on more than $300 million worth of contracts [...]

OSHA provides tips for winter storm work hazards

OSHA provides tips for winter storm work hazards

As the winter storm season approaches, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has focused on protecting workers from hazards during winter storm response and recovery operations. OSHA’s new webpage, entitled “Winter Storms,” provides employers with information [...]