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NWRA’s Safety Monday Reminds Waste Collection Drivers to Prepare for Winter Weather
Winter weather often comes without much warning.
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NWRA’s Safety Monday Reminds Waste Collection Drivers to Look Out for Children
We encourage drivers to watch for areas where children are likely to gather, such as school zones, bus stops and…
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NWRA Seeks Clarification from GAO on Federal Jurisdiction Over Mobile Phones
NWRA sends letter to GAO seeking clarification on federal jurisdiction of mobile phones.
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NWRA’s Safety Monday Reminds Drivers to Watch for Children and Obey Local Traffic Laws
NWRA reminds drivers to watch for children and school buses.
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NWRA Urges Congressional Leaders to Preserve Pro-Growth Tax Provisions
The current limit on business interest deductions is set to expire next year.
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NWRA’s Safety Monday Reminds Drivers to Be Aware Near School Zones
School zones can be busy with school buses, children walking to school and children getting in and out of cars.
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NWRA Urges Congress to Include Reauthorization for Transportation Programs in Infrastructure Bill
NWRA urges Congress to include reauthorization for transportation programs in infrastructure bill.
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NWRA Recognized as “Great Place to Work”
This certification is based on employee feedback and validates the employee experience at NWRA.
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FMCSA Honors Truck Drivers Including Waste Collection Drivers
The drivers were celebrated during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.
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NWRA Urges White House Domestic Policy Council to Coordinate Federal Response to Dangers of Mobile Phones
Mobile phones present dangers to highway users in general and waste and recycling collection workers specifically.
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NWRA Urges Senate Committee to Conduct Oversight of CPSC on Issue of Mobile Phones
Mobile phones are a leading cause of distracted driving resulting in traffic accidents.
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NWRA Files FOIA Request with NHTSA Regarding the Dangers of Mobile Phones on Our Roads
The FOIA covers the period starting June 29, 2007, when the first iPhone went on sale, through September 13.