Violation (In)equality
STC recently participated in the CVSA Level VIII Inspection Forum. It was a well-organized event attended by government regulators (including FMCSA and Transport Canada), enforcement, and industry leaders. Its primary purpose was to facilitate dialogue on how roadside...
read moreCamera Coaching Concerns
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) recently released a report focused (pun fully intended) on in-cab cameras, which can be one of the more contentious topics between drivers and fleet management. Titled “Issues and Opportunities with Driver-Facing...
read moreDid You Know? FMCSA Thinks Speed Cameras Can Inform Carrier Risk Profiles
FMCSA is currently researching the deterrent effect of highly-visible, CMV-only speed cameras in areas that experience regular high congestion. This research also assesses whether this technology should be used to populate FMCSA’s carrier risk profile...
read moreDid You Know? DOT Knows Who You Are Before You Get There
FMCSA is researching the use of cameras with DOT number readers and/or license plate readers and time stamps positioned to cover roadside inspection station exits to capture drivers and trucks jumping out-of-service...
read moreDid You Know? Large Truck Crashes Were Up in 2021
There were 23,078 more large truck crashes in CY 2021 compared to CY 2020 (170,073 vs. 146,995), resulting in 11,144 more injuries, according to FMCSA Analysis & Information Online Crash Statistics web page accessed on April 10,...
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read moreFMCSA Proposes Updating Crash Preventability Determination Program.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published proposed modifications to its Crash Preventability Determination Program on April 12, 2023. The proposal seeks to clarify existing eligible crash scenarios and adds four new crash types. The Agency notes its...
read moreSTC In The News: Recall likely after feds deny Daimler Trucks’ equipment exemption
NHTSA has denied DTNA’s equipment exemption petition, likely resulting in a recall of 24,000 vehicles. Daimler, seeking the exemption, claimed the safety-related noncompliance is inconsequential. P. Sean Garney of STC commented on his disappointment in the...
read moreSTC Expands, Adds Strength and Experience
With a career spanning more than 25 years with some of the nation’s largest fleets, David O’Neal has joined STC in the role of Senior Associate. O’Neal will combine his skills and regulatory knowledge with Co-Directors P. Sean Garney and Steve Keppler to grow STC’s...
read moreNotifying FMCSA of Obvious Improvement Opportunities
With FMCSA’s recent implementation of new push-notification functionality in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, STC believes it is time to revive the conversation about doing the same for updates to driver MVRs. Currently, 19 states have a service to provide...
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