23MarWe read and hear much about ADAS – Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) mentions it in the Tech-Celerate program. FMCSA rulemakings and truck manufacturer literature frequently highlight ADAS, from automatic emergency braking (AEB) and adaptive cruise control systems to lane-keeping assist, and camera-based mirror
20MarTruck drivers’ compliance with federal hours of service (HOS) rules has likely become easier with electronic logging devices replacing paper logbooks. However, one part of the HOS regulations from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that causes truckers some problems remains. The so-called “split sleeper berth” rule. For those not
15MarThe most significant truck safety compliance and enforcement initiatives of the year are coming up this spring and summer. All are organized by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, a nonprofit organization comprised of commercial motor vehicle safety officials and industry representatives. International Roadcheck runs from May 16-18, 2023. The event
8MarBy: Steve Vaughn, vice president field operations, PrePass Safety Alliance In late December Old Man Winter delivered a hammer blow to much of the country. High winds, drifting snows, and plummeting temperatures greeted anyone daring to drive. For fleets, the conditions put all your winter planning and preparation to the
27FebFor many, many years truck drivers have rightfully complained about a lack of available safe truck parking, especially in the nighttime hours. In fact, some say the situation is getting worse. But all these complaints finally seem to be getting some real attention. Listen to this new episode of the
24FebIn September 2022, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) published its Significant Rulemaking Report, listing the new regulations anticipated in 2023 from all U.S. Transportation Department regulatory agencies, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. As the title indicates, the report shows only
20FebGoodbye BASICs, you are now “safety categories.” Goodbye IRT, Item Response Theory was too complex and too slow to be useful. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is proposing changes to the Safety Measurement System (SMS) as published in a lengthy and detailed notice. The SMS comprises the mathematical
8FebThe PrePass Insider newsletter is your monthly digest of trucking news and everything PrePass. Not subscribed to this newsletter? Subscribe now. Is CSA Reform Back on the Table for Trucking? In the recent U.S. Transportation Department Significant Rulemakings Report, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said it will be seeking information
6FebThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration uses the Compliance, Safety Accountability (CSA) program to evaluate motor carrier safety and, seemingly, generate a never-ending list of abbreviations and acronyms. Take, for instance, the BASICs, Behavior Analysis, and Safety Improvement Categories, which represent the seven areas of safety compliance driven by data
30JanBy: Steve Vaughn, vice president of field operations, PrePass Safety Alliance When I was with the California Highway Patrol, we would meet regularly with local trucking companies. One company fleet manager always had the biggest smile on his face. “You seem chipper,” I said to him once, “Something good happen?”
24JanAcross the breadth of the federal government, departments and regulatory agencies have a new weapon against misbehavior. It’s called inflation. Federal law mandates an annual adjustment based on the annual inflation rate in all civil penalties to maintain their deterrent value. The adjustment from 2022 to 2023 was published in
13JanThe PrePass Insider newsletter is your monthly digest of trucking news and everything PrePass. Not subscribed to this newsletter? Subscribe now. Podcast: New Trucking Regulations You Can Expect in 2023 Now that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has an administrator for the first time in years, expect to see
