Opposition is growing against a bill that would prevent the FMCSA from issuing a regulation mandating maximum speeds for trucks.
Updated ATRI research shows that a truck driver who disobeys traffic signals leading to a crash is 243% more likely to have another accident.
3 approaches working together to reduce roadway deaths to zero
The results of the 2021 Travelers Risk Index on distracted driving has shown an increase, while the National Safety Council reports the highest percentage increase in motor vehicle deaths in 13 years.
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FMCSA safety committee will request crash data from Amazon delivery vans.
Brian Aoaeh writes about workplace injuries and workplace safety in the ecommerce age…
Advocacy group warns lack of ELDT rule directly compromises truck safety.
Groups claim teen drivers carry more risk resulting in more fatalities.
In partnership with Reliance Partners …Distracted driving in the U.S. is a bigger cause for accidents than driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This could be prevented if fleets take responsibility and educate drivers on safe driving and also by remotely monitoring driving behavior.
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