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The objective of this study was to assess whether there is a relationship between the duration of CMV driver medical certification (the maximum 24 months versus less than 24 months) and driver safety performance. Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC), Form MCSA-5876,...
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This project will supplement FMCSA crash data sets with additional sources of information, to complete the picture of large truck and bus crashes to better analyze trends and root causes.
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Although...
The goal of this project is to evaluate the economic, technical, and operational feasibility of applying artificial intelligence (AI) and/or other decision support systems (DSS) for Crash Preventability Police Accident Report (PAR) Processing.
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To Perform empirical analyses of onboard monitoring system (OBMS) data from commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) to determine the safety impact of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
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The National...
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To conduct a second phase of research on the motorcoach to examine ADS issues.
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In FY 2018, under an existing CMV Roadside Technology Corridor (CMVRTC) IAA, FMCSA instrumented a 2014 Prevost Motorcoach to examine issues relating to...
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Under this project, the Volpe Center will support testing and evaluation under FMCSA's ACE program.
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Volpe has been providing technical support to the agency in the test and independent evaluation of...
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Develop an Item Response Theory (IRT) model to determine if the more statistical principled approach of IRT yields sufficient benefits as compared to the Safety Measurement Systems (SMS) to be integrated into FMCSA’s motor carrier prioritization process...
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To Explore and identify processes, communication methods, and inspection technologies to facilitate electronic safety inspections of ADS-equipped CMV operations on the roadway, at borders, and in other enforcement settings.
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FMCSA is...
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The goal of this program is to develop and execute a testing program utilizing four research enabled, Level 2 automation capable, tractor-trailers to conduct research into the development and deployment of automated Commercial Motor Vehicles. This program will help FMCSA...
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To investigate the safety impacts of automated Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) in work zones and investigate considerations for Emergency Response personnel responding to incidents involving an automated CMV.
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In support of FMCSA'...