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Safety

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CMV Driving Tips - Project Background

Because "driver error" is a primary contributing factor in large-truck crashes, the commercial motor vehicle (CMV) Web-based driving tips project was developed to provide defensive driving safety information to CMV drivers. Several studies, including many conducted by FMCSA and the Virginia Tech...

CMV Driving Tips - Overview

Even the most well-trained, safety-conscious commercial motor vehicle (CMV) driver is at risk of engaging in driving behaviors that could lead to a crash on today’s crowded highways. Weather conditions or road conditions change and suddenly “driving too fast for conditions” becomes a risk factor...

FMCSA Establishes Committee to Update Truck and Bus Driver Training

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced the formation of a 26-member advisory committee that is tasked with updating classroom and new behind-the-wheel training requirements for professional truck and bus drivers....

Meetings

Schedule of upcoming meetings, and record of past meetings.