Senate Confirms Robert Sumwalt, Jennifer Homendy to NTSB
Robert Sumwalt and Jennifer Homendy were confirmed by the Senate on Aug. 1 to continue serving on the National Transportation Safety Board.
NTSB Nominees Tout Safety Focus Before Senate Committee
WASHINGTON — Nominees to serve on the independent National Transportation Safety Board emphasized the need to continue to thoroughly investigate high-profile accidents to ensure the reliability of freight and passenger corridors during a Senate hearing July 24.
NTSB Announces Leadership Changes
National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Robert Sumwalt recently announced three leadership changes.
Study Shines a Light on the Dangers of Speeding
A new study highlighting the perils of speeding on the nation’s highways urges action by policymakers and transportation stakeholders.
Standardizing Collision Avoidance Systems Is One of NTSB’s Most Wanted Safety Improvements
WASHINGTON — Automobile and truck manufacturers should develop a standard practice of installing collision avoidance technology in their vehicles, according to the National Transportation Safety Board, which named the system as one of its 10 Most Wanted Transportation Safety Improvements.
During Shutdown, NTSB Didn’t Send Investigators to Many Fatal Accidents
The National Transportation Safety Board said that during the 35-day partial government shutdown it was unable to dispatch investigators to multiple instances of fatal accidents.
NTSB Urges Collision Avoidance Tech, Data Recorders in Trucks
WASHINGTON — Collision avoidance technology in trucks could improve the safety of operators and everyone else on the road, according to Rob Molloy, director of the National Transportation Safety Board’s Office of Highway Safety.
Senate Confirms Sumwalt for NTSB Chairmanship
Robert Sumwalt will serve as chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board after the Senate confirmed him to the post Aug. 3.
NTSB List Targets Many Trucking Issues; Hazmat Shipping Is Newcomer to Top 10
The National Transportation Safety Board unveiled its 10 Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements for 2017-2018 on Nov. 14, with the independent agency adding shipping safety for hazardous materials in place of the completion of rail-safety initiatives.
NTSB Reveals Its Most Wanted List
The National Transportation Safety Board revealed its 10 Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements for 2017-18 on Nov. 14.