A seizure may cause an individual to lose control over their bodily functions — or even become unconscious. If such an event happens while someone is behind the wheel, the result could be catastrophic. DMVs in many states may suspend a driver’s license if a driver is diagnosed with epilepsy or suffers from seizures. This […]
New York City: Freight Facts and Trends
New York City recently released their Smart Truck Management Plan which will enhance the economic vitality and quality of life for all New Yorkers by providing for the safe, equitable, efficient, and responsible movement of goods. Interestingly, the Covid-19 pandemic accelerated many of the trends that DOT was tracking. Some of the key findings and […]
FMCSA Proposes New Under-21 Commercial Driver Pilot Program
The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced it is proposing and seeking public comments on a new pilot program to allow drivers aged 18, 19, and 20 to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce. “This action will allow the Agency to carefully examine the safety, feasibility, and possible […]
Fines and Fees Justice Center Driver’s License Suspension Survey
Ending the practice of court debt-based driver’s license suspensions is a pressing matter for the Fines and Fees Justice Center but they need your help to reach this goal. Please take a few minutes to complete and share their License Suspension Survey (link below): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZGZ18eE7dFaij46SOYrUnemXYh97dA15ypB9wwSiDvt1QVQ/viewform Too Poor to Drive: 6 Truths about Driver’s License Suspension […]
Driver Detention Impacts on Safety and Productivity-New ATRI Study
What impact does driver detention at customer facilities have on safety and productivity? The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) set out to answer this with a new analysis comparing surveys conducted in 2014 and 2018. The full report and be downloaded here. ATRI’s analysis found that across the four-year period, detention frequency and length have […]