DOT 14-10 http://www.dot.gov/affairs/2010/dot1410.htm
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
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U.S Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced federal guidance to expressly prohibit texting by drivers of commercial vehicles such as large trucks and buses. The prohibition is effective immediately and is the latest in a series of actions taken by the Department to combat distracted driving since the Secretary convened a national summit on the issue last September.
“We want the drivers of big rigs and buses and those who share the roads with them to be safe,” said
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Tanker Truck Flips, Explodes, Closes LI Expressway
Jan 24, 2010 12:17 am US/Eastern http://wcbstv.com/local/lie.tanker.fire.2.1444370.html
Cleanup Underway; Westbound Lanes Re-opened, Eastbound Traffic Diverted At Exit 46
Accident Closed Expressway In Both Directions For Hours At The Nassau-Suffolk County Line
MELVILLE, N.Y (CBS) ―A fuel truck flipped and exploded on New York's Long Island Expressway on Saturday morning, killing the driver and creating a fireball seen for miles.
The heavily trafficked highway that connects the suburbs to New York City was closed in both directions for
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