Earlier this year the Department of Transportation fined an organization $17,700 in civil penalties for three (3) separate violations.Among the violations cited:allowing an employee to perform a function subject to requirements in the Hazardous Materials Regulations when the employee had not received hazmat trainingitems no ...

On June 7, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood released a "Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving" that offers a comprehensive strategy to address the growing and dangerous practice of using handheld cell phones behind the wheel. The plan outlines concrete steps stakeholders around the country, including employers, ca ...