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IS THE SPEED LIMITER PROPOSITION THE SOLUTION TO TRUCK CRASHES?

  SPEED LIMITER PROPOSAL Speed is an issue that leads to seriously injurious or fatal crashes, as recognized by the National Roadway Safety Strategy, and speed management is the presumed solution for significantly reducing these tragedies. In 2019, 860 fatal crashes were reported in areas with posted speed limits of 70-75 miles per hour, and 24 fatal crashes within the limits of 80-85 miles per hour. In light of the issue of devastating consequences of speeding, the  Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association  (FMCSA) has put forth a proposal - Speed Limiters. The Notice of Intent suggests a rulemaking that "if adopted, would impose speed limitations on certain Commercial Motor Vehicles that operate in interstate commerce." The Conception Of An  Idea Post the installation of electronic engine control units (ECUs) in Commercial Motor Vehicles in 2003, most CMVs have been equipped with these, but no significant technological progress has been made in the years that have ...

UNDERSTANDING FMCSA MEDICAL REGULATIONS

  The most crucial part of truck driving is, well, the truck driver. A fit, deft, and agile driver is the foremost requirement of any trucking company, because of all the physical exertion involved. With regard to this, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has been proactive in setting medical requirements and standards that all commercial motor vehicle drivers must meet. FMCSA medical regulations constitute the Medical Program Division. This Division has a mission committed to improving the safety standards of American roadways via legislating and implementing medical regulations, guidelines, and policies that will warrant that commercial motor vehicle drivers engaged in interstate commerce are physically qualified for the same. FMCSA Portal provides detailed information about all the medical requirements that ought to be met, what exemptions can be made, who is an FMCSA Certified Medical Examiner, and any other information a driver may seek. Medical Fitness for Dut...