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Study finds ELDs have NOT lowered crash rates and increased unsafe driving
A group of researchers from Northeastern University and the University of Arkansas issued a report this February “Did Electronic Logging Device Mandate Reduce Accidents?” which analyses the effects of the electronic logging device mandate, and they reached two...
How cameras change the narrative on truck driver safety
Fleets using in-cab cameras said they pay for themselves within months, as video exonerates drivers in crashes and drops insurance premiums. Jim Stinson When Keith Wilson proposed having an in-cab camera system for the trucks at Sharp Transport, the idea did not go...
Seven Steps to Fleet Safety
Ryan Driscoll Years of rising insurance premiums have pushed fleet operators to their limits, with many insurance carriers mitigating costs through dramatically increased deductibles and reduced coverage, according to the American Transportation Research Institute....
10 Trucking Regs to Watch in 2021
The Biden Administration and a Democrat-controlled Congress have the opportunity to reshape trucking regulations this year. Looking at what the Obama and Trump administrations left unfinished can show a potential roadmap to changes on the horizon. Josh Fisher From...
10 Ways to Find (and Book) Truck Loads Online
Being a carrier can be highly rewarding except when you struggle to find truck loads. And, not just any truckloads, but the right ones: those that work with your schedule and in your preferred lanes. The good news is, there are strategies and tools to find profitable...
ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE DATA IN LARGE TRUCK COLLISON ANALYSIS
Dennis F. Andrews & Rudy Limpert Introduction Motor vehicles are increasingly equipped with electronic controls to accomplish a large number of different safety, emissions and comfort functions. The first large truck electronic ABS controls were introduced in...
Common Reasons for Failure in Engine Control Modules
Corrosion and moisture Corrosion or damage due to moisture is one of the main reasons for ECM failure. Corrosion can enter the ECM through the wiring harness and moisture can enter by a failure in the seals in the ECM itself. This happens over a period of time (5 to...
Driver Reaction Time
Dr. Marc Green, PhD This article should not be interpreted to mean that human perception-reaction time is 1.5 seconds. There is no such thing as the human perception-reaction time. Time to respond varies greatly across different tasks and even within the same task...
What is CSA?
Learn all about CSA from the FMCSA 155 Q&As; 1. Are carriers from Canada and Mexico impacted by Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA)? Answer Generally, CSA affects Mexican and Canadian carriers subject to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs),...
Are You a Leader if No One Follows You?
In businesses, where the quality of customer experiences and satisfaction are critical, mindful leadership has an opportunity to flourish and produce results. Barry Moniak In human endeavor, mindful leadership is considered a most challenging undertaking, yet...