Americans traveling by automobile will encounter gasoline prices about 40 cents less than the Fourth of July travel holiday, but still 91 cents more than this time last year.
The alliance partners jointly will develop training and education programs for new hires in the auto sales, repair, and service industry regarding job-related safety and health issues.
Acting NTSB Chairman Mark V. Rosenker has called on all those traveling over the Labor Day weekend to make safety a priority.
One of America's best-known ergonomists, Marvin Dainoff, has joined as director of the Center for Behavioral Sciences.
Gov. M. Jodi Rell announced the public has a new way to help ensure that state vehicles are consistently operated in a safe and courteous manner.
The Federal Railroad Administration cooperated with two associations to provide the book, which assists personnel involved in decisions related to rail bridge safety and management.
"This is a huge change from just five years ago when most small SUVs were rated either marginal or poor in our side test, and standard side airbags and electronic stability control were rare," said Institute President Adrian Lund.
The system's grade of 91 out of 100 is far above the global average of 56, the acting FAA administrator said Monday.
Beginning today through Aug. 30, each ABF employee will receive a special letter of appreciation and will have the opportunity to win an HDTV, GPS unit, or Maglite flashlight in a special drawing in their honor. ABF service centers also will be hosting events such as cookouts and other forms of recognition.
The National Transportation Safety Board is devoting two days at its Training Center to offer guidance to aviation public affairs professionals on how to most effectively manage emergency communications following a major aircraft accident.