On May 12, 2014, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will publish guidance on two issues involving roadside inspection of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) equipped with automatic on-board recording devices (AOBRDs). The guidance addresses display requirements and clarifies that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) do not require AOBRDs to provide a hardcopy printout roadside. This guidance supersedes previous Agency interpretations and regulatory guidance on the issues addressed. The guidance will be effective upon publication.
The Truck Driver’s Role After a Crash
Deborah Lockridge Award-winning fleet safety executive Jeremy Stickling, chief administrative officer for Illinois-based Nussbaum Transportation, says Nussbaum drivers are asked to get the other party's information and get photos. “When that doesn’t happen, you’re...