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Tuesday, October 27, 2009

FMCSA conducts First National Drug and Alcohol Strike Force targeting Commercial Bus and Truck Drivers

WASHINGTON - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) proclaimed 77 commercial bus and truck drivers are off the road and over 80 carriers face enforcement action as a result of FMCSA's first national drug and alcohol strike force.

From September 8 to September 18, 2009 FMCSA safety investigators inspected the drug and alcohol safety records of commercial drivers employed by bus companies, together with school bus drivers, interstate passenger carriers, hazardous material transporters and general freight long-haul trucking companies.

"Safety is the number one priority for the Department of Transportation. Parents need to know when they put their child on a school bus that the driver will get them there safely and that they are drug and alcohol free," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. "Violators of our drug and alcohol policies have no business driving a commercial vehicle. Programs like the drug and alcohol strike force are helping remove the most dangerous offenders from our roadways."

The 77 commercial drivers who face the prospect of civil penalties for failing to stick on to federal drug and alcohol regulations can no longer operate a commercial motor vehicle and will likely face a pecuniary fine. Additionally, 84 commercial carriers face pending enforcement action for violations such as using a driver that has tested positive for prohibited drugs and for not instituting a drug and alcohol testing program.

The goals of the strike force were to recognize motor carriers in violation of federal drug and alcohol testing requirements and to remove from the road commercial truck and bus drivers who skip from carrier to carrier to try and evade federal drug and alcohol testing and reporting requirements.

Both drivers and carriers will have an opportunity to challenge the alleged violations and the amount of the civil penalties.


                             

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Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Choosing a Safe and Reliable vehicle Transport Service


If you are going to relocate and intend shipping your car to the new destination, then you will have do some home work as auto shipping of cars is quite a daunting task. If you want your car to reach your new destination safely, within reasonable time, in a cost-effective manner and without any damage - then you will have to find a reliable and affordable auto transport company that has been in auto shipping business for sufficiently long.

Your car has been for you a big investment and chances are you are also sentimentally attached to your car. Even if you entrust the auto shipping of your car to a reliable and reputed auto transport company, you must make sure your auto carrier insures your car. Those who have had bad experience of receiving cars shipped to them with dents and scratches will tell you the value of insurance.

When auto transporting your car, you have quite a few options on how to have your car transported. You can choose door-to-door or terminal to terminal, enclosed or open, and rail service among others. Make sure you understand the details of each option and make an informed decision. Pick up time is the amount of time it takes from receipt of your order to pick up your automobile and load it onto the trailer. Transit time depends on the distance between the two destinations and the route taken.

More importantly, you should consider whether the auto shipping company allows you to cancel the transaction if they are late for pick up, or at least refund a certain amount if they deliver you car late, or with damage. If the delivery is delayed, your car transport company should inform you ahead of time so that you are not unduly anxious.

It is critically important to have everything written down and well-documented on paper, to avoid future misunderstandings. Have the transport service inspect your car before and after transport so you can assess whether there was any damage sustained during transit. This is standard operating procedure of many auto transport services all over.

Finding the right car transport company to fit your specific needs and budget should not be difficult if you care to spend some time and effort. In today's market there are literally hundreds of car transport companies out there, and you should succeed in selecting the right carrier. But please bear in mind that the cheapest shipper need not necessarily be the right one. What should really matter are the reputation and reliability of car transport Company and its track record. Always investigate the past transactions of the transport company to see if there are any potential problems regarding their service.

Transporting your automobile from one place to another can be very stressful - but if you choose the right auto transport company that closely adheres to your requirements, you can be confident and comfortable. An auto transport company is not only doing business for individuals who are relocating from one place to another but also for automobile dealers


It is very common these days to buy everything through the Internet and auto transport companies are there to help the automobile dealer deliver vehicles to different locations. With the trade and commerce becoming increasingly global, there is a commensurate increase in business for car shipping companies.


                             

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