Driver fatigue is a major safety issue for the transportation industry. The fact that driver fatigue was involved in 20% of major crashes reviewed by the NTSB has lead the board to make it number one on their 2016 Top Issues List. However, if commercial fleets are going to create plans to reduce the risk […]
Carriers could achieve substantial productivity gains and fuel savings if all goes as hoped in a long-awaited field test of a wireless roadside inspection (WRI) system to be conducted in five southern states starting this December. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will engage 1,000 commercial trucks and buses in the test, which is […]
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a request for public comment on its exploratory initiative to find ways to reward carriers who deploy safety technologies or implement safety programs that exceed regulatory requirements. In an April 23 Federal Register posting, FMCSA asked stakeholders to answer specific questions and offer any supporting data the […]