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Volpe updated its previous analysis, titled "Motorcoach Fire Safety Analysis Report," to include data on motorcoach fires that occurred from 2009–13. In addition, Volpe included an evaluation of school bus fires, expanded on the evaluation of the effectiveness of automatic fire...
To better understand the nature of the problem of detention or waiting times in the commercial motor vehicle (CMV) industry and the potential safety impacts that can occur because of long detention times. The purpose of Phase 2 will be to implement the methodology developed in Phase 1 by...
To use the new batch capability in the Commercial Driver’s License Information System (CDLIS) to obtain central index data for CDL drivers who moved to another State in order to authoritatively link Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) driving records.
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The study tracked the final disposition of a citation from issuance in several different States. This process determined if a major or serious traffic offense for a CDL holder resulted in a conviction, an exoneration, a suspension, or a non-suspension. The research also identified the...
The minimum levels of financial responsibility for commercial motor carriers were established by Congressional legislation in the early 1980’s. The question today is whether these levels should be raised, weighing the benefits of improved compensation of crash victims, internalization of freight...
To develop and demonstrate a less expensive, easily applied, and more effective blended curriculum incorporating multimedia electronic learning along with group sessions to reinforce and convince new entrants to adopt a safety culture. This will build on lessons learned from the 2010-12...
Data for this study was drawn from an existing naturalistic database from a vendor of onboard monitoring systems. The research project accomplished the following:
Analyzed voice recordings, made while driving, to determine if there was an objective measure of cognitive distraction....This project was a joint project with the Medical Programs Office. It began with a literature review and evidence report. Then, an expert panel was formed that reviewed the evidence report and reported their findings. The Medical Review Board reviewed these findings and made...