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FMCSA Announces New Commercial Driver Panel to Provide Feedback on Critical Issues and Initiatives

September 21, 2020 By New York Truckstop Leave a Comment

Driver Panel

The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator (FMCSA) announced the launch of a new panel to its Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC) comprised of commercial motor vehicle drivers.  This panel will provide direct feedback to FMCSA on key issues facing the industry through the eyes of actual drivers Such as […]

Filed Under: safety Tagged With: commercial drivers, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, New York City

How to Preserve Lives Through Safer Driving Habits

June 4, 2019 By New York Truckstop Leave a Comment

Driving Habits

Most people prefer to think of themselves as safe drivers.  While someone may be able to point to an accident-free driving history, realistically, that has little to do with how safe that motorist truly is. There are often unsafe habits that arise when we’re stressed or hurried, or maybe we simply don’t realize the potential […]

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Vehicular Hacking

March 12, 2019 By New York Truckstop Leave a Comment

vehicular hacking

Picture this! A vehicle loaded with hazards material is driving down the highway at 65 miles an hour, when suddenly, the driver realizes he is no longer in control of the vehicle, some hacker is. As the technology in our vehicles becomes more and more advanced, the threat of hacking becomes more serious. Consumer Reports highlights […]

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Truck Safety Info-Graph

January 24, 2019 By New York Truckstop Leave a Comment

truck safety

Despite what you may have heard, the truth is that truck accidents in cities, during weekdays are quite rare! Such are the findings on truck safety compiled by our friends at University Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Hamilton, NY. In order to engage with the immediate and surrounding communities, they create monthly graphics to share […]

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Five Year Trial Period for Mirror Replacement Technology and ELD Relief in New York

January 9, 2019 By New York Truckstop Leave a Comment

fmcsa

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently announced a five-year exemption to Stoneridge Inc. allowing its aftermarket “MirrorEye” mirrorless digital camera and sensor system to be installed on trucks and buses as an alternative to traditional mirrors, as reported by Transport Topics. Currently, trucks and buses must have two outside mirrors giving the driver […]

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