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Military Occupational Speciality Codes related to Aviation Maintenance Technicians
The following document includes the updated, new, and the older MOS codes for the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard enlisted personnel. Use the new codes for active duty time after January 1990. The older codes are still valid for persons wishing to credit their military...
Federal Railroad Administration Issues Final Rule on Emergency Notification Systems at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced new regulations requiring railroads to install signs at highway-rail grade and pathway crossings with telephone numbers the public can use to alert railroad companies to unsafe conditions.
“Safety is our highest priority...
U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Issues ‘Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving,’ Announces $2.4 Million for California, Delaware Pilot Projects
WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today 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...
News Digest
Test Results Show Potential for Cleaner, Renewable Marine Fuel.TSI Announces 1000th Student for Distracted Driving Online Course.U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces Availability of Funding to Train and Place Transit Workers.Statement from Secretary LaHood on the Announcement of New CEO of California High-Speed Rail Authority
Statement from Secretary LaHood on the Announcement of New CEO of California High-Speed Rail Authority.
News Digest
PHMSA Proposes Hazmat Regulations Updates to Relieve Burdens, Increase Clarity.Federal Railroad Administration Showcases Research and Development Portfolio.FRA’s Close Call Reporting Program Shows Improvement in Safety, Decrease in Derailments.Air India Fined for Violation of New Airline Consumer Rules
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today assessed a civil penalty of $80,000 against Air India for failing to post customer service and tarmac delay contingency plans on its website as well as failing to adequately inform passengers about its optional fees. This is the first...
DOT Fines Virgin America for Incomplete Disability Complaint Reports, Not Properly Responding to Complaints
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today assessed a civil penalty against Virgin America for filing incomplete reports with the Department about complaints registered by passengers with disabilities and for not responding adequately to these complaints. The carrier was...
U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces Members of Aviation Consumer Protection Committee
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced the appointment of the four members of a new committee that will advise the Secretary on measures to protect the rights of air travelers. The committee members are Lisa Madigan, Illinois attorney general, who will chair the committee;...