Industry Groups Updating ADAS Adoption Information
Working closely with FMCSA, several industry groups are updating and expanding much-needed technical and outreach information regarding advanced driver assistance systems.
FMCSA Gets Few Responses on Fitness Method Revision
Federal trucking regulators held a second public listening session seeking comment on a possible major revision to the motor carrier Safety Fitness Determination method.
Vinn White Named FMCSA’s New Acting Leader
Vinn White, who already leads the Department of Transportation’s artificial intelligence effort, has been named acting leader of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Elevating Truck Safety: The Rise of ADAS Technology
Prioritizing safety is an integral characteristic of the most successful fleets and ADAS technology is at the forefront of modern safety strategies. Jeff Loftus, FMCSA Technology Division Chief, joins TT's Seth Clevenger to discuss the current outlook on ADAS technology and his plans for phase 2 of the TechCelerate Now program.
June 25, 2024Motor Carriers Not Quick to Enroll in Apprenticeship Program
In 2022, some in trucking hoped that a pilot to teach and monitor 18- to 20-year-olds in interstate commerce could help lessen the driver shortage. Now it’s not looking that way.
House Lawmakers Introduce Moving Protection Bill
Legislation that aims to increase protections for people moving personal property was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
FMCSA Grants Freight Hauler Exemption for Intellistop System
Federal regulators have granted a five-year exemption to fuel hauler Gemini Motor Transport to operate a flashing brake light system manufactured by Intellistop Inc.
Most CMV Drivers Killed in 2022 Crashes Weren't Buckled Up
Safety experts and regulators have for years been alerting truck drivers about the dangers of not wearing seat belts, and the results have been tragic for those who did not heed the warnings.
CVSA Mulls Another Personal Conveyance Guidance Request
Twice in the past four years, CVSA has failed to persuade FMCSA to strengthen guidance for stopping a rise in truckers improperly using personal conveyance to stretch the hours they drive.
FMCSA Denies Florida’s CDL Skills Test Petition
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has told a Florida licensing agency that CDL applicants cannot continue taking a skills test after failing the pre-trip inspection.