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paperwork
Logistics Enclosed Space Deaths Persist; Engineering Solutions Needed Beyond Paperwork, MarinePALS Expert Says
Despite decades of procedures, enclosed space fatalities continue in shipping. MarinePALS' Pradeep Chawla argues that the IMO's revised MSC circular, while welcome, is insufficient without engineering solutions that prevent unsafe entry before human error occurs.
Logistics FMCSA cuts paperwork on three final rules, ramps up enforcement crackdown
FMCSA published three final rules on June 22, effective July 22, eliminating outdated paperwork requirements: CDL self-reporting of convictions (now handled electronically), ELD operator manual in cab, and mailed roadside inspection reports. These are part of a broader deregulatory push under USDOT. Simultaneously, the agency is conducting its most aggressive fraud crackdown, with specialized investigations uncovering widespread identity fraud.
Business Union Pacific Defends Merger Application Amid AG Criticism
Union Pacific has refuted claims by attorneys general from six states that its merger application with Norfolk Southern lacked necessary information. The company insists the merger will enhance competition and align with U.S. economic policies.