Trucking and Motorcoaches
State Of Virginia Executive Order 76 (2018)
Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the GovernorExecutive OrderNUMBER SEVENTY-SIX (2018)DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY FOR TIIE COMMONWEAL TH OFVIRGINIA DUE TO SEVERE WINTER WEATHERImportance of the Issue
On this date, January 3, 2018, I am declaring a state of emergency to exist for...
Examining FMCSA Vision Standard for CMV Drivers and Waiver Program
.auto-style1 { text-align: center; } Goal:To re-examine the vision standard for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers and evaluate the efficacy of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s vision waiver program.Background:Visual inputs are essential for driving a CMV. It is difficult...Effectiveness of Weigh Station Pre-Clearance/E-Screening Systems
.auto-style1 { text-align: center; } Goal: To research available weigh station pre-clearance/e-screening systems to determine their effectiveness related to roadside enforcement efforts, commercial vehicle safety, crash reduction, injuries avoided, and lives saved. Background: The...Development of Baseline Safety Performance Measures for Highly Automated Commercial Vehicles
.auto-style1 { text-align: center; } Goal: To analyze and evaluate data from previous naturalistic driving studies to determine parameters that should be included in future automated commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and truck platoon naturalistic driving studies and pilot tests....Cybersecurity Best Practices for Integration/Retrofit of Telematics and Aftermarket Electronic Systems into Heavy Vehicles
.auto-style1 { text-align: center; } Goal:To develop a set of best practices and guidelines focused on minimizing cyber risks for aftermarket electronic systems intended for use in the commercial motor vehicle (CMV) industry.
Background:Heavy vehicle fleet operators...
Extension Of Regional Emergency Declaration Under 49 CFR 390.25
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Eastern Service Center 802 Cromwell Park Drive, Suite N Glen Burnie, MD 21601
Southern Service Center 1900 Century Boulevard, Suite 1700 Atlanta, GA 30345 January 4, 2018
EXTENSION OF REGIONAL...
CMVRTC: Motorcoach Tire Analysis
.auto-style1 { text-align: center; } Goal: To evaluate the issue of tire wear in motorcoaches, provide data for industry guidance, and establish regulators on minimum acceptable condition, preventative maintenance (PM) practices, and safe tire performance. Background: Tire issues...State of Kansas Executive Order 18-01 For Regional Emergencies
State of KansasOffice of the GovernorCapitol BuildingRoom 241 -South300 SW 10th StreetPhone: (785) 296-3232Topeka, KS 66612
EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-01 FOR REGIONAL EMERGENCIES Conditional and Temporary Relief from Motor Carrier Rules and Regulations
WHEREAS, K.S.A. 48-925(b) provides that...
FMCSA Declares Montana Truck Driver to be an Imminent Hazard to Public Safety
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared Montana-licensed truck driver Robert Schefflmaer to be an imminent hazard to public safety and has ordered him not to operate any commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate...