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Safety: Page 2

Business
‘Driverless’ vehicles: Their inevitability and increased fatigue risks
In the scrum over autonomous vehicles, news from the 10th annual international “Managing Fatigue” conference in San Diego sees the fatigue science and regulatory community bracing for tech advancements. Some research shows counterintuitive safety results, however.
March 21, 2017
Daimler’s autonomous tractor-trailer, a Mercedes Actros
Business
Safety technologies in the eye of Senate hearing
Safety observers and one fleet representative testified before a Senate subcommittee about what can be done to increase safety in trucking — various technologies were the principle subject of the discussion.
March 17, 2017
Collision avoidance systems were discussed as a way to improve safety in trucking during a Senate subcommittee hearing this week.
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Business
Brake issue prompts recall of about 450 Western Star 4900 trucks
The recall affects 2015-2018 Western Star 4900 trucks manufactured between March 3, 2014, and Jan. 31, 2017, that were built with certain triple compartment aluminum air tanks. The company says these tanks could experience weld separation.
March 9, 2017
Daimler Trucks North America has recalled approximately 450 2015-2018 Western Star 4900 trucks.
Safety
Federal level action on truckers’ right to carry: Myth and attempted process
Two in five respondents to an Overdrive survey about carrying weapons have the mistaken belief that a federal law prohibits truckers from carrying a gun in their vehicle. Instead, only states have such laws, but because they vary widely, compliance becomes complicated for any gun-toting driver engaged in interstate commerce.
February 16, 2017
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Safety
Truckers who carry, and one who doesn’t, detail their reasons
Most truckers favor the right to carry a weapon on the road. Even those who don’t often say they stand by the old saying: “I’d rather be judged by 12 than carried by six.”
February 15, 2017
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Safety
Danger zone: Truckers stick to their guns despite questions about firearm laws, Overdrive research reveals
New Overdrive research shows large concerns over threats to truckers’ personal safety. Though varying state concealed-carry laws make it difficult to cross state lines and remain in compliance, many truckers remain armed.
February 14, 2017
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Business
Navistar recalling certain model year 2017 trucks for potential battery problem
Navistar says the affected vehicles have a metallic battery cover that could unlatch and contact the battery’s jump start stud, causing an electrical short to ground if the jump start stud isn’t covered.
January 20, 2017
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2017 International trucks, including certain ProStar, LoneStar, TranStar and 9900i models.
Business
Goodyear tire recall prompts recall of 850 Freightliner trucks
Daimler’s recall covers approximately 863 trucks that were equipped with those tires. Models include: 2017 Freightliner Cascadia, 2017 Freightliner 122SD and 2017 Freightliner Business Class M2.
December 6, 2016
Daimler is recalling more than 850 Freightliner trucks because of a recall on Goodyear tires.
Business
Mandates for video recorders, collision avoidance systems among NTSB’s ‘Most Wanted’ in 2017-2018
Items on the list NTSB’s 2017-2018 most wanted list that could have the biggest impact on drivers include increased implementation of collision avoidance technologies, expanding use of event recorders, and ending alcohol and drug impairment.
November 15, 2016
Collision avoidance systems were among NTSB’s most wanted improvements to transportation in 2017-2018.
Business
DOT: All of the nearly 16,000 recalled Volvo trucks have been accounted for
All of the nearly 16,000 Volvo trucks recalled earlier this year have been accounted for, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
October 31, 2016
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Business
FMCSA asks truckers to discontinue use of Samsung Note7 phones, keep them unplugged
FMCSA has issued a safety advisory telling Samsung Galaxy Note7 owners to stop using the devices — and to leave them unplugged — while in their trucks.
October 21, 2016
FMCSA has issued a safety advisory for Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphones.
Business
Small fleet shut down after post-crash investigation revealed bevy of safety violations
A five-truck fleet out of LaGrange, Ga., has been issued an effective shutdown order by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration after an investigation revealed the company did not adhere to driver qualification, drug testing, maintenance regulations and more.
October 10, 2016
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Business
NTSB: More stringent drug screening needed for truck operators
NTSB found in its investigation of a fatal 2015 crash that the trucker at fault had illegally used methamphetamine before the crash occurred. The drug use should have been detected in a pre-employment screening, NTSB says.
October 7, 2016
The NTSB said the truck driver involved in a six-fatality crash last summer did not respond to slow traffic caused by a work zone.
Business
Nationwide brake inspection blitz running this week
All of next week, inspectors will ramp up enforcement across North America to target brake violations.
September 9, 2016
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Business
DOT: Fatalities involving trucks up in 2015
NHTSA’s report says there were 4,067 truck-involved fatalities, which is the highest number since 2008. NHTSA’s report doesn’t account for crash fault, however, only truck involvement.
August 31, 2016
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Business
Bendix announces free remedy kit for trailer spring brake valve recall
Bendix has directed owners of the trailers to work through their trailer manufacturer or an authorized Bendix parts outlet – depending on how each manufacturer has elected to administer the recall – to obtain the remedy kit.
August 16, 2016
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Business
FMCSA launches campaign to alert public on driving safely around trucks
Through the new campaign, dubbed “Our Roads, Our Responsibility,” FMCSA suggests several tips to drivers sharing the road with commercial vehicles. It also offers trucking industry stakeholders graphics to use to help spread the word.
August 15, 2016
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Business
FMCSA warns truckers about use of e-cigarettes, vaporizers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a safety advisory for truck drivers who use battery-powered portable electronic smoking devices, or e-cigarettes.
August 4, 2016
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Used-truck market rife with uncertainty
Unknowns around tariffs, emissions regulations and other factors have created uncertainty in the used-truck market, according to analysts. The good news? Retail used-truck sales prices have returned to near pre-COVID levels.
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Regulations
DOT set to eliminate speed limiter proposal, keep pre-2000 ELD exemption in place
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