Tag: truck crashes

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Truck occupant deaths rise in 2012, along with overall highway fatalities, NHTSA says
The number of highway deaths rose in 2012 from 2011 by 1,082 to 33,561. The number of large truck occupant fatalities also rose, seeing an increase for three consecutive years. However, ATA disputes the terminology used in the report.
November 14, 2013
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Truck accidents with deaths up in 2011, but drop 25% since 2001
Data released this month by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration shows that trucks were involved in 3,608 accidents that involved fatalities in 2011.
November 5, 2013
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House bill would increase trucking insurance minimum by millions
A bill referred to the House’s transportation committee last week would raise the minimum insurance required by trucking companies from $750,000 to $4,422,000.
July 23, 2013
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Rash of wrecks in W.Va. prompts increased police patrols
Officers are stepping up patrols and inspections between and in the area of I-77 milemarker 74 and 78, according to reports.
June 13, 2013
West Virginia truck crash and fire
Voices
Reasons for the rise in truck-occupant crash deaths
Readers weigh in on root causes after NHTSA’s examination of crash statistics showed a sharp rise in truck occupant crash fatalities (20 percent) between 2010 and 2011.
December 18, 2012
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ATA urges FMCSA to remain committed to CSA goal
In a white paper released this week, ATA urges the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to remain committed CSA’s goal of reducing crashes.
June 21, 2012
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Research identifies large truck rollover locations
ATRI released findings from the first part of a three-part effort looking to mitigate costly large truck rollovers.
May 10, 2012
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Study IDs truck drivers likely to crash
Drivers with certain records are more susceptible to being involved in a future truck crash than their peers with clean driving records.
April 21, 2011
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Business
Cool Reception
FMCSA’s proposed hours of service revision stirs criticisms.
February 1, 2011
FMCSA proposes that drivers’ workdays must end immediately after the 14-hour window for driving time. Under the current rule, drivers can do nondriving work after those 14 hours.
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Editor's Journal: In the Driver's Seat
CSA 2010 will present a golden opportunity for good drivers.
January 1, 2010
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