Research Reports
Report Details
Title:
Development of a Predictive Model to Ascertain Probable Safety Ratings for Motor Carrier Firms: A Nation-Wide Perspective
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Publication Date:
May 1994
Report #:
DP-105
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Keywords:
databases, highway safety, inspection, legislation, mathematical models, motor carriers, roadside, trucking
Type:
Research Report – Department Publications
Final Report Abstract
This project examines the feasibility of developing a model from other data to ascertain the likelihood of a certain safety rating. This would enable efforts to be concentrated on the motor carrier firms with the least probability of achieving a Satisfactory rating and reduce the need to visit every firm. A preliminary analysis is conducted using only information from North Dakota to get a feel for the data, then a comprehensive analysis is performed utilizing all motor carriers in the database.