The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) urged government regulators and industry innovators to accelerate the development and adoption of equipment that automatically brakes vehicles, including cars, trains and trucks. That’s according to NTSB’s 2016 “Most Wanted” list, an annual report outlining what the agency sees as keys to improving transportation safety. While the NTSB is…
Effective Jan. 1, 2016, the minimum percentage rate for random controlled substances testing for drivers of commercial motor vehicles that require a commercial driver’s license (CDL) will drop to 25 percent, down from 50 percent. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced that the change was due to a positive result rate of less…
FMCSA Proposed Rule for Carrier Safety Determination OVERVIEW On Jan. 21, 2016, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FCMSA) issued a proposed rule to restructure its motor carrier safety fitness determination (SFD) system. The SFD is used to determine whether motor carriers can safely operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). Unfit carriers are not allowed to…
The Department of Transportation is now collaborating with 18 automakers to explore new ideas and ways to promote road safety. The goal would be to reduce the number of recalls and lower the number of congressional hearings and law suits involving around the automotive industry. The automakers will be sharing traffic and safety data to…
Fatigue is the result of physical or mental exertion that impairs performance. Driver fatigue may be due to a lack of adequate sleep, extended work hours, strenuous work or non-work activities, or a combination of other factors. The Large Truck Crash Causation Study (LTCCS) reported that 13 percent of Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) drivers were…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has proposed a new rule in regards to rating carriers. The rule will not have to go through the process to become a final rule. Carriers will have no rating or an “unfit” rating. Carriers with an “unfit” rating will not be allowed to operate. FMSCA will set standards…
In cold temperatures, approach with caution and assume that all wet, dark areas on pavements are slippery and icy. During bad weather, avoid boots or shoes with smooth soles and heels. Instead, wear shoes or boots that provide traction on snow and ice; boots made of non-slip rubber or neoprene with grooved soles are best.…
Last month, the House and Senate finally agreed on a five-year, $305 billion highway bill and the President signed it in to law. The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act brings with it a number of important provisions, including the following: Drug Testing Reform: Carriers can use a hair test in lieu of a urine…
What a Motor Carrier Needs to Do When a Crash Happens Please join TRS for a webinar on Jan 14, 2016 at 2:00 PM EST. Register now! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7624960678092171266 Please join TRS for the monthly “Truck Stop” webinar on January 14 at 2:00 pm ET. At this time of year, with all the inclement weather and…
FINAL RULE The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published the Final Rule in regards to Electronic Logging Devices. Some highlights: All commercial truck and bus drivers who use paper logs will have two years to purchase and utilize an electronic device. The electronic logging devices (ELD) will have specific technological specifications that manufacturers will…
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