Month: July 2012

Carriers’ past bus accidents would be revealed in grading system

Last month, we posted about 26 discount bus carriers shut down by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration over concerns about their safety performance. Congress has since taken some steps to make their track records more transparent. Potential riders boarding …

Congress debates bill that could help reduce truck accidents

The trucking industry must abide by a host of regulations designed to ensure the safety of trucks and the cars that share the road with them. From maintenance schedules to weight limits, these rules attempt to eliminate or greatly reduce …

Chicago Couple’s Advocacy Leads to New Rules for Kids’ Playpens

New rules recently released by the Consumer Product Safety Commission have added stricter requirements to ensure the safety of children’s playpens. The consumer safety law to which the regulations have been added was originally passed in 2008. The law was enacted following …