Speaking at the Transportation Research Board’s annual meeting, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration acting Administrator Scott Darling said the agency will publish its safety fitness determination proposal this month.
January 11, 2016Special CoverageSafety
Advancement of Active Systems, Onboard Video Can Improve Safety, Suppliers Say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The next stage in the evolution of active safety technology for trucks could bring increased automation to the vehicle, but the human operator will continue to play a central role in fleet safety, technology suppliers said.
March 1, 2016GovernmentSafety
Driver Fatigue Makes NTSB’s 2016 Top Issues List
WASHINGTON — Policymakers and industry stakeholders need to put in place programs designed to reduce fatigue among truckers on the roads and other commercial operators while on duty, the National Transportation Safety Board announced Jan. 13.
January 13, 2016Safety
Commercial Vehicle Inspectors to Conduct Brake Checks Sept. 6-12
Commercial vehicle Inspectors beginning Sept. 6 will be out in force to conduct brake system inspections on trucks and buses throughout North America.
August 28, 2015BusinessSafety
2015 Preview: Freight Haulers to Remain Busy, But So Will Federal Regulators
The year ahead promises to be busy, with freight carriers poised for another 12 months of strong demand for shipping capacity and federal regulators continuing to push proposals aimed at making truck transportation safer and more fuel-efficient.
January 5, 2015Safety
More Than 1 Million View Video of Trucker Pulling Baby from Burning Car
The car-truck collision and resulting fireball on a Mississippi stretch of Interstate 10 was as spectacular as it was chilling.
August 25, 2014Safety
Trucker Hailed as Hero for Assisting Crash Victims
Video of trucker's rescue efforts in fiery wreck on Mississippi interstate goes viral.
August 20, 2014Safety
Researcher ‘Debunks’ Report Claiming Heavier Trucks Cause More Accidents, ATA Says
American Trucking Associations said a leading transportation researcher has debunked a recent report claiming trucks carrying heavier loads cause more accidents and fatalities.
July 30, 2014GovernmentSafetyBusiness
Senate Panel to Examine Truck Safety July 29
Safety concerns stemming from several recent truck accidents have prompted Senate transportation leaders to schedule a hearing July 29 to press regulators about their initiatives for improving highway safety.
July 24, 2014Safety
Hersman Urges Tougher Action by FMCSA During Farewell Address as NTSB Chairman
WASHINGTON — The outgoing chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board urged the top federal truck-safety agency to ensure that fleets that do not follow hours-of-service rules are penalized and eventually shut down.
April 28, 2014