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ResourcesResource CategoriesBest Practices for Law Enforcement and Driver Licensing Agencies- North Dakota CMV Winter Driving Video Trooper Tips — North Dakota's winter driving conditions can be especially challenging. Whether its blowing snow, icy roads, or high winds; extra caution is needed while driving on North Dakota roadways during hazardous winter weather. View these helpful video Trooper Tips and be ready for winter weather travel.
- Colorado Mountain Rules Truck Safety Campaign — This program is a comprehensive, strategic and safety-focused effort to inform and educate in-state and inter-state trucking companies and drivers on the challenges of driving in Colorado's mountains. The site provides links to a webinar about the program, the safety campaign videos, and an educational flyer.
- Open Mic Discussion of Best Practices and Takeaways from the 2021 CMV safety Summit — A recording of the discussion from attendees at the 2021 CMV safety Summit, May 2021.
- Issues in Oilfield Areas with CMV-Related Crashes — A recording of a presentation by Lt. Dave Wolf, Regional Commander, and Lt. Adam Dvorak, Assistant Operations Commander, Motor Carrier Operations, North Dakota Highway Patrol, May 2021. View Slides.
- Mountain Driving Crashes and Outreach-Education Efforts — A recording of a presentation by Capt. Leonard Dittman, Motor Carrier Safety, Colorado State Patrol, May 2021. View Slides.
- Utilizing Data for Directed Enforcement and Accountability in Arizona — A recording of a presentation by Maj. Warren Simpson, Arizona Highway Patrol, Special Enforcement Bureau and Capt. Ed Sharpensteen, Arizona Highway Patrol, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement North, May 2021. View Slides.
- Reducing Accidents Through Technology — A recording of a presentation by Lt. Wade Kimble, Texas Highway Patrol, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, May 2021. View Slides.
- Process Improvements to Enhance Conviction Reporting in North Dakota — A recording of a presentation by Brad Schaffer, Driver's License Division Director, North Dakota Department of Transportation, May 2021. View Slides.
- Using Real-Time CMV Data to Alert Drivers while Mountain Driving in Colorado — A recording of a presentation by Craig Hurst, Manager, Colorado Department of Transportation Freight Office, May 2021. View Slides.
- Automated Citation, Computer Aided Dispatch, and Automated Ramp Screening - Montana DOT, Motor Carrier Services (MCS) Division — A presentation by Dennis Hult, Chief, MCS Operations Bureau and Russ Christoferson, Major, MCS Enforcement Bureau, November 2018.
- Modernization of the Colorado Motor Vehicle System — A presentation by Crystal Soderman, Traffic Records Manager, Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles, Driver Control Section, November 2018.
- Mobile Commercial Driver's License (mCDL) Testing System — A presentation by Brie Salmons, Operations Manager, Appalachian Transportation Institute, Marshall University Research Corporation, November 2018.
- Advancements in Weigh Station Technologies: The Tire Anomaly and Classification System (TACS) — A presentation by Michael Weick, International Road Dynamics, November 2018.
- Tire Safety Screening — The Tire Anomaly and Classification System (TACS) supports the screening of commercial vehicles at highway (up to 100 mph) and ramp speeds at weigh station facilities to identify those vehicles which are unsafe due to missing or underinflated tires.
- Commercial Industry Education Program — This program by the California Highway Patrol offers free educational safety seminars for commercial drivers, carriers, and drivers of passenger vehicles.
Commercial Driver Licensing- National CDL Program Training — The goal of the National CDL Program is to reduce the number and severity of CMV crashes in the United States by ensuring that only qualified drivers are eligible to receive and retain a CDL. For every one CDL driver, there should be one record and one licensing document. This training includes 16 eLearning modules to gain insight into the background, tools, systems, and processes that provide the backbone for ensuring that only qualified drivers are operating on our Nation's roads. August 2022.
- Assessment of the CDL Disqualification Process — A recording of a presentation by Dave Madsen, Principal Technical Advisor, US DOT Volpe Center, May 2021. View Slides.
- The Importance of Judicial Outreach in the CMV/CDL World — A recording of a presentation by Hon. Gary Graber, Town Justice, Town of Darien and Past President, New York State Magistrates Association, May 2021. View Slides.
- Best Practices for Citations and Crash Reporting — A recording of a presentation by Chris Turner, Director of Enforcement Data and Judicial Outreach, Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, May 2021. View Slides.
- Report on Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Skills Testing Delays — States are required to test CDL applicants for the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the safe operation of the applicant's intended commercial motor vehicle. Applicants in some States face significant delays when attempting to take a skills test and thus complete their licensure requirements. This report analyzes the results of a national survey given to each State regarding their CDL skills testing programs. December 2020.
- CDL Data Quality Assessment — Quality issues related to commercial driver license (CDL) data present ongoing challenges to state and federal transportation agencies. In a partnership between the Kentucky Transportation Center at the University of Kentucky and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, this study highlights several problems with CDL data, including a lack of standardization for state-specific traffic infractions; process and workflow difficulties that degrade the accuracy, validity, and timeliness of data; adjudication procedures that can potentially mask serious violations from CDL driver history records; inadequate recordkeeping in state law enforcement citation and court case management software applications; outdated mainframe systems in urgent need of upgrades; IT personnel who are not paid enough; and insufficient reporting requirements for federal agencies that issue traffic citations. Best practices states can adopt to resolve these issues include undertaking renewed efforts to standardize state traffic infraction codes and equivalency tables; increasing automation of data entry and reducing repetitive data entry processes; amplifying outreach efforts to law enforcement officials, prosecutors, and judges that are focused on the federal guidelines which govern the adjudication of CDL-related infractions and their application to driver history records; including a CDL indicator in citation and adjudication software so that researchers and analysts can better track how CDL-related traffic are handled; increasing investments in new IT systems as well as personnel recruitment and retention; and improving coordination between federal agencies and the Central Violations Bureau so that traffic citations are reported to state agencies quicker. October 2020.
- Mastering Masking — An article by Elizabeth Earleywine, Attorney Advisor at FMCSA, that provides an overview of how modern-day CDL safety measures came about; discusses the prohibition against masking and defines key terms; and describes the ways in which masking can occur and some ways the court might act in conflict with the masking prohibition. This is followed by an article by Jeanine Howard, Staff Attorney at the National District Attorneys Association, describing a course that is available to provide prosecutors and other traffic safety professionals with the materials and techniques necessary to train others in their respective jurisdictions about the fundamentals of the prohibition on masking offenses. July 2019.
- Future Trends and Updates on Commercial Driver Licensing — A presentation by Kevin Lewis, Director, Driver Programs, American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA), November 2018.
- Courts and SDLAs: Working Together for Reporting Convictions - National Center for State Courts — A presentation by Kathryn Holt, Senior Court Research Analyst and Margaret Allen, Director of National Programs, November 2018.
- Your CDL Resource: The National District Attorneys Association — A presentation by Jeanine Howard, Staff Attorney, November 2018.
- National Traffic Law Center CDL Resources — Resources available include a CDL Quick Reference Guide, a Prosecutor's Guide to the Basics of Commercial Motor Vehicle Licensing and Violations, and a Masking Quick Reference Guide.
- AAMVA Best Practices and Model Legislation — Through AAMVA's Committees and Working Groups, AAMVA works with member jurisdictions to develop best practice documents and model legislation.
- Commercial Skills Test Information Management System (CSTIMS) Training Material — CSTIMS provides a consistent way to track the scheduling and entry of test results for commercial skills tests by jurisdiction and third-party examiners.
- CDL Resources for Judges — A website developed by the National Judicial College with Commercial Driver's License/Commercial Motor Vehicle resources for judges including webcasts, state cases and statutes, instructor videos, and in-state programs.
Connected and Autonomous Vehicles- Issues in Autonomous Vehicle Testing and Deployment — A report released by the U.S. Congressional Service that discusses advances in vehicle technology, issues in federal safety regulation, state concerns, and implications for highway infrastructure. April 2021.
- Automated Vehicles (AV) Comprehensive Plan — Building upon the principles stated in AV 4.0, this plan defines three goals to achieve USDOT's vision for Automated Driving Systems (ADS). These goals are to promote collaboration and transparency, modernize the regulatory environment, and prepare the transportation system for the safe integration of automated driving systems. January 2021.
- Societal Benefit-Cost Analysis and Return on Investment (ROI) Calculator for Large Truck Safety Technologies — In a partnership with stakeholders of the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI), National Surface Transportation Safety Center for Excellence (NSTSCE), equipping large trucks with lane departure warning (LDW) and video-based on-board safety systems were found to be cost effective on a societal level for all combinations of costs, efficacy, and economic discount rates examined in the study, for both new and existing trucks. Results for automatic emergency braking (AEB) were mixed. The AEB system was analyzed as cost effective considering societal benefits when equipping new trucks and retrofitting existing trucks at the $500 system cost level. However, all three systems were considered cost effective with an assumed 28 percent efficacy rate, when limiting to the case of only equipping new large trucks. In an attempt to increase the adoption of large truck advanced safety technologies, researchers developed an Excel-based ROI calculator and accompanying user manual. October 2020.
- Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance - Automated Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Working Group — This report represents an initial step to understand the Automated Driving Systems (ADS)-equipped CMV universe, identify use-scenarios that enforcement officials are likely to face in the next three to five years, and recommend changes to policy and procedures to ensure that enforcement officials are able to identify safety issues while not unduly burdening industry. September 2020.
- Synthesis of State-Level Planning and Strategic Actions on Automated Vehicles — This report prepared by the University of California Institute of Transportation Studies with support from the State of California provides a summary and comparative analysis of actions states across the United States are taking in response to automated vehicles (AVs). September 2020.
- Autonomous Road Vehicles and Law Enforcement — This report identifies high-priority problems and needs related to autonomous vehicles (AVs) within the next five years and explores scenarios involving AVs that have occurred or will occur, and offers potential technical options for addressing such situations. Three themes were identified: (1) designing a means of communicating with AVs that also maintains cybersecurity; (2) improving stakeholder communication and collaboration; and (3) developing standard procedures, guidelines and training for law enforcement interacting with AVs. July 2020.
- Issues in Autonomous Vehicle Testing and Deployment — A report from the U.S. Congressional Research Service that describes legislation, as well as obstacles to passing legislation, regarding autonomous vehicles. February 2020.
- Redefining the Role of Government Activities in Automated Trucking — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released new research that identifies both the positive and negative impacts associated with numerous government policies, programs and regulations that target autonomous truck development and testing. January 2020.
- Ensuring American Leadership in Automated Vehicle Technologies: Automated Vehicles (AV) 4.0 — AV 4.0 builds upon AV 3.0 by expanding the scope to 38 relevant United States Government (USG) components which have direct or tangential equities in safe development and integration of AV technologies. AV 4.0 is structured around three key areas: USG AV Principles, Administration Efforts Supporting AV Technology Growth and Leadership, and USG Activities and Opportunities for Collaboration. January 2020.
- Automated Driving Systems (ADS) Policy Development for Commercial Vehicle Operations — A presentation by Larry Minor, FMCSA Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, January 2020.
- FMCSA's Automated Vehicle Research — A presentation discussing Accelerating the Adoption of ADAS and ADS and the Automated CMV Evaluation Program by Nicole Michel, Automated CMV Evaluation Program Manager, FMCSA Research Division, January 2020.
- Safe Trucking is Good Business - Embrace Automation — Ways to make trucking safer were discussed in a recent meeting with the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board and the National Private Truck Council. In particular, it was suggested to companies to embrace automation including speed control, adaptive braking, stability control, and advanced driver-assist safety features, such as collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and lane departure warning. These are all currently available and make a big difference in mitigating driver mistakes. October 2019.
- Automated Vehicles & State Law Enforcement Summit — The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) partnered with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to host a summit on state law enforcement issues and autonomous vehicles. The intention of the conference was to bring stakeholders together to begin conversations related to the advancement of technology and how these changes impact the law enforcement environment. September 2019.
- Pronto Autonomous Trucking - Capturing the Real Safety Potential of Automation — an updated presentation from Ognen Stojanovski, Chief Operating Officer, Pronto, presented at the SAE Government/Industry Meeting, January 2020.
- U.S. DOT: Automated Vehicles 3.0: Preparing for the Future of Transportation — a presentation from Dee Williams, Deputy Director, NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Research
- AAMVA: Guidelines for Safe Testing of Highly Automated Vehicles — a presentation from Brian Ursino, Director of Law Enforcement, AAMVA
- State Governance of Autonomous Vehicle Technology - California Regulatory Experience — a presentation from Bernard Soriano, Deputy Director, California Department of Motor Vehicles and Chair of the AAMVA Autonomous Vehicle Working Group
- Inspecting CMVs with Automated Driving Systems — a presentation from Will Schaefer, Director of Safety Programs, Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)
- Public Policy and Laws Regarding Autonomous Vehicles — a presentation from Doug Shinkle, Program Director, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
- Colorado Autonomous Mobility Task Force — a presentation from Ashley Nylen, Connected and Autonomous Technologies Program Manager, Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
- A Pathway to Secure Connections — USDOT is leading the way for research, design, and implementation of a security system for connected and automated vehicle networks. Summer 2019.
- Automated Vehicles' Effects on State Highway Safety Offices and Law Enforcement — A panel discussion about how automated vehicles (AVs) may affect law enforcement agencies and state highway safety offices is summarized in this report from the Governors' Highway Safety Association. The panel's charge was to discuss the most important issues and to provide recommendations on steps that they should take, in cooperation with other stakeholders involved with AV testing and deployment, to address these issues. August 2019.
- NHTSA, FMCSA Issue Pre-Rulemaking Proposals for Autonomous Vehicles — An article in Roads & Bridges magazine, June 2019.
- Automated CMV Policy Development — A presentation by Larry Minor, FMCSA Associate Administrator for Policy, January 2019.
- FMCSA's Automated Vehicle Research Program Overview — A presentation by Jeff Loftus, FMCSA Division Chief, Technology Division, January 2019.
- Collaboration between Government and the Private Sector on Advancing Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Testing and Operation in Arizona — A presentation by Kevin Biesty, Deputy Director for Policy, Arizona DOT, November 2018.
- Arizona DOT Autonomous Vehicles — Overview of testing or operation of self-driving vehicles equipped with an automated driving system on Arizona public roads.
- Wyoming Connected Vehicle Pilot Deployment Program: Development and Assessment of Human-Machine Interface — A presentation by Mohamed Ahmed, Associate Professor, University of Wyoming, November 2018.
- Connected Vehicle Pilot Deployment Program — Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (OST-R), Intelligent Transportations Systems Joint Program Office (ITS JPO), this program seeks to spur innovation among early adopters of connected vehicle application concepts using the best available and emerging ITS and communications technologies.
- Wyoming DOT Connected Vehicle Pilot — The US DOT selected Wyoming as one of three locations to test and deploy advanced dedicated short-range communication (DSRC) technology to improve safety and mobility. The Wyoming DOT will use vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V), vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I), and infrastructure-to-vehicle (I2V) connectivity to improve monitoring and reporting of road conditions to vehicles on I-80.
- Colorado's Autonomous Mobility Task Force — A presentation by Amy Ford, Chief of Advanced Mobility, Colorado DOT, November 2018.
- Colorado DOT Mobility Technology — This program focuses on guiding Colorado's strategy and policy on connected, autonomous and emerging transportation technologies.
- California DMV Autonomous Vehicle Portal — The California DMV has the authority to issue permits for driverless testing or deployment of autonomous vehicles. There are three autonomous vehicle permit options, each with different requirements. A manufacturer can apply for a testing permit, which requires a driver; a driverless testing permit; or a deployment (public use) permit.
- Preparing for the Future of Transportation: Automated Vehicle (AV) 3.0 — AV 3.0 was developed through the input from a diverse set of stakeholder engagements throughout the Nation. It is structured around three key areas - advancing multi-modal safety, reducing policy uncertainty, and outlining a process for working with U.S. DOT. The U.S. DOT sees AV 3.0 as the beginning of a national discussion about the future of our on-road surface transportation system.
- Autonomous Maintenance Technology — A partnership between Colorado State University (CSU), the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), and others to support and promote collaborative research efforts in the field of autonomous technologies in work zone applications. One recent example is the first-of-its kind work zone vehicle designed to advance safety for roadway maintenance crews. Customarily positioned behind road construction crews in order to protect workers from the traveling public, the Autonomous Impact Protection Vehicle (AIPV) increases work zone safety by removing the driver from a truck that is actually designed to be hit. CDOT has provided its Validation Data Report and its Testing Information Packet that provide details regarding the testing of this vehicle in partnership with CSU.
Decriminalization of Marijuana- Impacts of Marijuana Legalization on the Trucking Industry — This American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) report assesses the impacts of legalization on the trucking industry's workforce and includes a review of the latest demographic trends in marijuana legalization; an overview of research and data related to highway safety and marijuana use; a summary of workforce and hiring implications for the trucking industry; and an analysis of available national data for positive marijuana drug tests. June 2023.
- Challenges with Hemp Transportation — A recording of a presentation by Capt. John Hahn, Commander, Hazardous Materials Section, Colorado State Patrol, May 2021. View Slides.
- Legislative Changes and Other Issues Related to the Legalization of Marijuana — A recording of a presentation by Lt. Don Plowman, Commercial Enforcement MCSAP Commander, Nevada DPS-Highway Patrol, May 2021. View Slides.
- Marijuana Legalization in Washington — A recording of a presentation by Trooper Kris Lynch, Washington State Patrol, May 2021. View Slides.
- Marijuana Decriminalization Resources — News articles, research, editorials, presentations, and webinars provided by the University of Massachusetts Commercial Safety Technical Assistance Center to address the impact of marijuana decriminalization on the trucking industry.
- Drunk and High Behind the Wheel: Tackling the Growing Threat of Polysubstance-Impaired Driving — Polysubstance-impaired driving—driving after consuming a mix of drugs or a combination of drugs and alcohol—appears to be a growing threat to roadway safety. This presentation, as part of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Traffic Safety Online Meeting Series, discussed observed polysubstance-impaired driving trends, presented an overview of oral fluid testing laws and provided for small-group discussion on current state experiences and best practices. December 2020.
- Marijuana Use and Highway Safety — The U.S. Congressional Research Service has released a report that addresses various aspects of the issue of marijuana-impaired driving. It identifies patterns of marijuana use, the relationship and detection of marijuana use and driver impairment, and related state law and law enforcement challenges, May 2019.
- Webinar on the Impacts of Cannabis Legalization — Speakers from the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) discuss the impacts of cannabis legalization, March 2019.
- Marijuana Legalization and Impaired Driving: Solutions for Protecting our Roadways — This report explores the most promising methods for improving safety on our nation's highway by identifying and deterring marijuana-impaired driving, March 2019.
- Combating Impaired Big-Rig Drivers on the Roads: Utilizing Drug Recognition Experts in Commercial Motor Vehicle Operations — An article in Police Chief magazine, February 2019.
- Washington Perspective of the Decriminalization of Marijuana and its Impact on CMV — A presentation by Darrin Grondel, Director, Washington Traffic Safety Commission, November 2018.
- Colorado Perspective of the Decriminalization of Marijuana and its Impact on Traffic Safety — A presentation by Glenn Davis, Highway Safety Manager, Colorado Department of Transportation, November 2018.
- The Culture of Driving Impaired: A Partnership Project — A presentation by Nic Ward, Professor, Montana State University, November 2018.
Distracted, Impaired, or Unsafe Driving- New Ways to Measure Driver Cellphone Use — New studies from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety suggest that roadside cameras and telematics data could provide a more complete picture of driver cellphone use. October 2023.
- Sharing the Road with Commercial Vehicles — In this report, the National Distracted Driving Coalition (NDDC) draws attention to the unique safety concerns that all drivers should keep in mind while sharing the road with large commercial vehicles, while also highlighting existing educational programs that can be integrated into employee training programs. September 2023.
- Zero Distractions Campaign — Founded by the National Tank Truck Carriers, the goal is to partner with other campaigns and organizations to build awareness for distracted driving while changing driver and passenger behavior through pledges to have zero distractions while driving.
FMCSA Rulemakings and Programs- Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts — A recurring annual report from FMCSA that contains descriptive statistics about fatal, injury, and property-damage-only crashes involving large trucks and buses.
- FMCSA Annual Analysis, Research, and Technology (ART) Forum Presentations — This annual event focuses primarily on the work being performed by FMCSA's Analysis, Research, and Technology divisions, with staff members presenting summaries of some of their most interesting and important projects.
- FMCSA Partnering with Universities through FMCSA Grants and the FMCSA Research & Technology Program — A recording of a presentation by Tom Keane, FMCSA Associate Administrator, Office of Research and Registration, May 2021. View Slides.
- Large Truck Crash Causal Factors Study — A recording of a presentation by Bill Bannister, Chief, FMCSA Analysis Division, May 2021. View Slides.
- Data Quality Efforts and the Use of FMCSA's A&I System — A recording of a presentation by Holly Skaar, Senior Research Analyst, Idaho State Police, Commercial Vehicle Safety Section, May 2021. View Slides.
- FMCSA Data Quality Program — A recording of a presentation by Scott Valentine, Data Quality Program Manager, FMCSA Analysis Division, May 2021. View Slides.
- Update on FMCSA Rulemakings and Programs — A recording of a presentation by Joe DeLorenzo, FMCSA Acting Associate Administrator, Office of Enforcement, May 2021. View Slides.
- CMV Safety Summit Keynote — A recording of a presentation by Meera Joshi, FMCSA Deputy Administrator, May 2021.
- FMCSA Grants Module — This centralized hub contains important tools and information for the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP), High Priority, and Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Program Implementation grants. It supports MCSAP state partners and other grantees in the work they do on a daily basis, and includes multiple training courses that provide additional guidance and education to grantees and all those partnering with FMCSA to improve commercial motor vehicle safety across the country. June 2020.
- Webinar with Updates on FMCSA Rules and Programs — Representatives from the FMCSA Enforcement, Compliance, and CDL divisions provided updates on FMCSA rules and programs, including the newly implemented Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. January 2020.
- FMCSA Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Program — The FMCSA CDL Division develops, administers, and implements policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines for the National CDL Program.
- FMCSA Overview of Vehicles and Operations Requiring a CDL — FMCSA overview of the types of vehicles and operations requiring a commercial driver's license (CDL), including the CDL classes, Commercial Learner's Permits (CLP), endorsements, and restrictions. FMCSA has developed and issued standards for State testing and licensing of CDL holders. These standards require States to issue CDLs to certain CMV drivers only after the driver passes knowledge and skills tests administered by the State and related to the type of vehicle the driver expects to operate.
- FMCSA Regulation Interpretations for Drivers — A list of the sections of regulations that have FMCSA interpretations available related to drivers. This includes guidance for Parts 382, 383, 384, and 390; and covers topics such as random testing, notification of convictions, disqualification, suspension, third party testing, endorsements, restrictions, and commercial learner's permits (CLP).
- FMCSA CDL Division Spring 2019 Regulatory Agenda — An overview of FMCSA's plans for 39 regulatory actions provided by Nikki McDavid, FMCSA Division Chief, CDL Division, June 2019.
- Webinar with Updates on FMCSA Rulemaking and Programs — Nikki McDavid provided updates on FMCSA rulemakings and programs, February 2019.
- FMCSA Funding Opportunities and Partnering with Universities — A presentation by Tom Keane, FMCSA, Director, Office of Safety Programs, November 2018.
- Update on FMCSA Rulemakings and Programs — A presentation by Nikki McDavid, FMCSA Division Chief, CDL Division, November 2018.
- FAST Act Rulemakings — FMCSA is working to implement the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act). The Agency has identified nineteen statutory provisions in the FAST Act that require rulemaking. FMCSA also provides a list of rulemaking documents.
- FMCSA Analysis, Research, and Technology Projects — FMCSA's Office of Analysis, Research, and Technology provides data and statistics, and conducts studies to reduce CMV crashes.
Impacts of COVID-19- Freeway COVID-19 Traffic Impact Analysis and Traffic Incident Management — Researchers at North Dakota State University and the University of Utah studied traffic in the Salt Lake City area to learn more about how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted traffic and traffic safety. The research provides valuable insights into how the pandemic affected traffic, contributing to more effective transportation planning and decision-making, and introduces a new way to predict traffic using a mix of machine learning and graph theory. August 2023.
- The Impact of COVID-19 on Road Safety in Canada and the United States — This report produced jointly by the Traffic Injury Research Foundations in Canada and the U.S. found that a small proportion of drivers reported being more likely to engage in risky driving behaviors and the pandemic may have led to changes in the profiles of those drivers engaging in risky driving behaviors during lockdown measures. These results have important implications for policies and can inform how to manage road safety during future lockdowns. September 2021.
- Measures of Freight Network Resiliency During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Survey Results and Findings — A recording of a presentation by Sal Hernandez, Associate Professor, Oregon State University, May 2021. View Slides.
- Federal Perspective of the Impact and Lessons Learned from COVID-19 — A recording of a presentation by Nancy Jackson, Trial Attorney, FMCSA Western Service Center; Joe DeLorenzo, FMCSA Acting Associate Administrator, Office of Enforcement; and Scott Hernandez, FMCSA WSC Regional Field Administrator, May 2021. View Nancy Jackson's slides.
- State Perspective of the Impact and Lessons Learned from COVID-19 — A recording of a presentation by Lt. Wade Kimble, Texas Highway Patrol, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, May 2021.
- Industry Perspective of COVID-19 Impacts on Trucking — A recording of a presentation by Dan Murray, Senior Vice President, American Transportation Research Institute, May 2021. View Slides.
- Industry Perspective of the COVID-19 Impact and Lessons Learned — A recording of a presentation by Andrea Sequin, Director of Regulatory Services, Schneider National, May 2021. View Slides.
Research and Partnerships between Government, Universities, and Industry- Large Truck Crash Reporting and MMUCC 5th Edition — A recording of a presentation by Amber Trueblood, Associate Research Scientist, Texas A&M Transportation Institute, May 2021. View Slides.
- Improving CMV Safety on Rural Roads in Texas — A recording of a presentation by Eva Shipp, Research Scientist, Texas A&M Transportation Institute, May 2021. View Slides.
- Utah Transportation and Public Safety - Crash Data Initiative to Unify Crash Records and Improve Integration and Sharing — A recording of a presentation by Carrie Silcox, Division Director, Utah Department of Public Safety, Highway Safety Office; Juan Medina, Research Assistant Professor, University of Utah; and Robert Miles, Director of Traffic and Safety, Utah Department of Transportation, May 2021. View Slides.
- A Comparison of Reported Risky Driving Behavior by Drivers with and without a CDL — A recording of a presentation by Nic Ward, Director, and Jubaer Ahmed, Graduate Research Assistant, Center for Health and Safety Culture, Montana State University, May 2021. View Slides.
- Assessing Truck Parking Needs Using Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Data — A recording of a presentation by Jolanda Prozzi, Senior Research Scientist, Texas A&M Transportation Institute, May 2021. View Slides.
- Connected Vehicle Training Framework and Lessons Learned to Improve Safety of Highway Patrol Troopers — A recording of a presentation by Sherif Gaweesh, Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Wyoming, May 2021. View Slides.
- Truck Platooning Pilot Deployment on the I-10 Corridor — A recording of a presentation by Xiao-Yun Lu, Research Engineer, California Partners for Advanced Transportation Technology, May 2021. View Slides.
- Commercial Vehicle Safety Technical Assistance Center (CV-STAC) — Supports law enforcement, state drivers' licensing agencies, and universities within the FMCSA Eastern Service Center. The CV-STAC website highlights best practice information on safety countermeasures and current safety research findings.
- Safety Culture Resources — News articles, research, editorials, and presentations provided by CV-STAC regarding safety culture. Safety culture encompasses the beliefs and practices of an organization. By establishing a proactive and intentional approach to safety, CMV stakeholders can better prevent crashes and reduce their severity when they occur.
- Southern Service Center Commercial Motor Vehicle Technical Assistance Center (SSC-TAC) — The SSC-TAC aims to increase support and communication concerning best practices in aspects of the commercial driver's license and commercial motor vehicle safety and compliance.
- NDSU-UGPTI Motor Carrier Research Projects List
- UTC Grantees — A printer-friendly list of contact information for University Transportation Centers in the Western United States. For a list of all UTCs, visit the USDOT website.
- Mountain Rules — The Mountain Rules is a campaign from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) in partnership with the Colorado State Patrol (CSP), the Colorado Motor Carriers Association (CMCA), and in-cab driver alert providers. It is a comprehensive, strategic and safety-focused effort to inform and educate in-state and inter-state trucking companies and drivers on the challenges of driving in Colorado's mountains. The first video from the campaign was released October 2020.
- Commercial Driver Safety Risk Factors — This study conducted by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, Center for Truck and Bus Safety in partnership with FMCSA examined an array of driver and situational factors to determine their prevalence and relationship to crash or moving violation risk among CMV drivers. June 2020.
- CMV Driver Risk Based on Age and Driving Experience — In partnership with FMCSA and industry, this study determined the impact of age and CMV driving experience on crash rates, crash involvement, and moving violations. The results indicate that, while both age and CMV driving experience play a role in driver risk, CMV driving experience is more important than age when considering risk. April 2020.
- COVID-19 Impacts on the Trucking Industry — In a partnership between the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) and the Owner-Operator Independent Driver Association Foundation, this report discusses the impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on supply chains, trucking operations and truck drivers in particular. The research also provides recommendations and guidance on future strategies should another national disaster strike. April 2020.
- Critical Issues in Trucking Workforce Development — Authored by the Center for International Trade and Transportation (CITT) at California State University, Long Beach, this paper identifies research opportunities focused on workforce development for the trucking industry, particularly regarding truck drivers and the truck driver shortage. April 2020.
- Addressing risky driving behaviors - Guidance on Messaging to Avoid Reactance and Address Moral Disengagement — Traditional messaging may not be as effective with the small minority of individuals still engaging in risky behaviors. This project conducted by the Center for Health and Safety Culture at Montana State University for the Montana Department of Transportation seeks to better understand if certain phenomena are more prevalent among individuals still engaging in risky behaviors and how messaging might be adjusted to mitigate these phenomena. February 2020.
- Heavy Truck Crash Tool to Aid State Agencies — Leveraging partnerships between the Iowa FMCSA Division, the Iowa Department of Transportation, the Iowa State Patrol, and the Iowa State University's Institute for Transportation, a tool was developed and is being used to help target enforcement efforts and crash countermeasures to reduce and prevent future heavy truck crashes. The web-based tool provides real-time analytics of crash events and causation data across the state. November 2019.
- Operational and Safety Analysis with Mitigation Strategies for Freeway Truck Traffic in Wyoming — In a partnership between the Wyoming Department of Transportation and the University of Wyoming, this study focuses on the benefits of climbing lanes on operations and safety of freeway truck traffic. The results show that the addition of climbing lanes reduces delays and increases overall traffic speeds on upgrades, and can reduce the total and truck-related crashes from 6% to 34%. August 2019.
- Traffic Safety Culture: A Primer for Traffic Safety Practitioners — A primer and supporting toolkit for developing traffic safety culture prepared by the Center for Health and Safety Culture at Montana State University for the Montana Department of Transportation. August 2019.
- Improved Dynamic Curve Speed Warning System — A report prepared by the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute at North Dakota State University for the Minnesota Department of Transportation. It describes the development of a cloud-based system to expand the safety improvement potential of a dynamic curve speed warning system. The system can be implemented system wide to all reduced speed curves without infrastructure investment, and emulates a connected vehicle environment by utilizing a smartphone application to deliver dynamic, speed-based, directional warnings at locations in an online database. June 2019.
- Effective Strategies to Improve Safety: Case Studies of Commercial Motor Carrier Safety Advancement — This study conducted by Virginia Tech Transportation Institute in partnership with FMCSA and industry identified strategies that CMV fleets have successfully used to improve their safety outcomes. April 2019.
- Evaluating the Safety Effectiveness of Downgrade Warning Signs — In a partnership between the Wyoming Department of Transportation and the University of Wyoming, this study developed truck crash prediction models. In addition to examining the presence of warning signs on steep grades, traffic and geometric factors were included in the analysis. The results showed that truck escape ramp, directional and speed combination, and hill combination warning signs are effective in reducing truck crashes on downgrades. February 2019.
- Summit Presentations — Presentations and speaker biographies from the Commercial Vehicle Safety and CDL Compliance Summit held in Denver, Colorado November 28-29, 2018.
- Identifying the Most Important Factors Associated with Severe CMV Crashes and Improving CMV Crash Reporting and Training of Law Enforcement Officers — A presentation by Eva Shipp, Research Scientist and Amber Trueblood, Assistant Research Scientist, Texas A&M Transportation Institute, November 2018.
- Improving CMV Safety through Teen Peer-To-Peer Outreach — A presentation by Stacey Tisdale, Associate Transportation Researcher, Texas A&M Transportation Institute, November 2018.
- Teens in the Driver Seat — The first peer-to-peer program for teens that focuses solely on traffic safety and addresses all major risks for this age group.
- An Overview of Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Research and Partnerships in the Pacific Northwest — A presentation by Sal Hernandez, Assistant Professor, Oregon State University, November 2018.
- Oregon State University, Transportation Research — Transportation research at Oregon State University can be divided into two broad interest areas: 1) traditional transportation engineering (e.g., transportation planning, operations, design, and safety) and, 2) pavement design and pavement materials.
- Predicting Truck Crash Involvement — A presentation by Caroline Boris, Research Analyst, American Transportation Research Institute, November 2018.
- University and Law Enforcement Collaboration: Distracted Driving Education and a Tool to Assess for Cognitive Impairment — A presentation by D.R. "Ike" Iketani, Safety Consultant, California Highway Patrol (Retired) and Jill Rybar, MPH, Deputy Director, Training, Research and Education for Driving Safety (TREDS), University of California, San Diego, November 2018.
- Training, Research and Education for Driving Safety (TREDS) — A major focus of TREDS is to prevent crash-related morbidity and mortality among older drivers. TREDS provides training and technical assistance to stakeholders to aid in the identification, assessment and referral of at-risk drivers. A second major focus is to reduce distracted driving behaviors.
- Integrated Safety Planning: A Statewide Team Approach — A presentation by Anne Collins, FMCSA Associate Administrator, Office of Field Operations, November 2018.
Work Zone Safety- FHWA Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Safety in Work Zones — This Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) site contains information about CMV-involved fatal work zone crashes over the past 10 years, noteworthy practices, and resources. The site also provides links to the National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse, the CMV Safety in Work Zones Targeted Action Plan, the Identification of National Work Zone Safety Objectives and Activities Report, and the Work Zone Traffic Management site.
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