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The FMCSA is taking safety ratings seriously, as evidenced by a notice published last month. Experts suggest that the FMCSA could be considering giving carriers credit for going beyond mere compliance to adopt safety technology. Read the story here: https://lnkd.in/e5rpaQtJ At FleetDrive 360, we help you take safety and compliance just as seriously as the FMCSA. With our solution in place, you can easily access and maintain accident records, vehicle maintenance documents, driver qualification files, plus more. Take control of your compliance using FleetDrive 360 to simplify and streamline how you meet (and exceed) the FMCSA’s standards. #transportation #trucking #compliance #fmcsa #supplychain #logistics

https://lnkd.in/gpgRhGcK Exciting news! The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration may modify its evaluation of motor carrier fitness through a proposed rulemaking, which could incorporate the Compliance, Safety, Accountability Safety Measurement System. #logistics #trucking #freight #freightbroker #transportation #shipping #supplychain #truckload #LTL

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's approach to carrier safety is under scrutiny as trade associations contest the inclusion of dated and irrelevant studies in the Safety Fitness Determination rulemaking. While some advocate for embracing technology to enhance road safety, others raise concerns about its impact on smaller carriers. The debate underscores the industry's ongoing struggle to balance innovation with traditional safety standards. Stay tuned for updates as this discussion unfolds. https://lnkd.in/dCfwaBjZ #FMCSA #Safety #ACT1 #truckingindustry #trucking

#Safety in the #transportation industry is paramount, and it's essential to have a thorough and well-informed discussion on any proposed changes that may impact safety fitness determinations. This extension could be a more comprehensive evaluation of the proposal and its potential effects, ultimately working towards safer roads and highways. What are your thoughts on this? https://lnkd.in/dZFvuKak #safetyculture #FMCSA #workerscomp #driversafety #workerscompensation #workerscompensationclaims #claims #losscontrol #AICC #NARFA #roads #highways #transit #OSHA #motorcarriers

For your Transportation Regulated Future, please participate in New FMCSA Requests for Public Comments, especially a recent one proposing (Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking-ANPRM) a new methodology on determining the fitness of a motor carrier. View at: https://lnkd.in/gfDTSCvF HOWEVER,....Stay the Course despite the Private Industry pushing this ANPRM for sales pitches of "DOT Scores & CSA points" that DO NOT Exist. Additionally, requests for Comments, Proposed Rules, Final Rulemaking takes years, if not decades as I witnessed in a long former DOT Career. As a Motor Carrier, chances are you have decades and thousands you have already spent in creating a Safety posture around the DOT's FREE & Powerful Safety Measurement System (SMS) equipped with data analysis, custom reporting features, access to intervention history or other data systems. Read more on the FMCSA's Request for Public Comment on a potential new methodology under FMCSA Docket No. FMCSA-2022-0003 at: https://lnkd.in/g_678yYr It is Important for Motor Carriers to understand, this Notice for Comments is luring out Private Industry Sales and Data Brokers promoting compliance through services of "DOT Scores & CSA Points" products and services that Do Not Exist. The current SMS Data Model is a FREE tool with data that should never be correlated to "DOT Scores or CSA Points". A word search over 76 Pages of this CSA Methodology Guide has ZERO reference to DOT Scores & CSA Points for Drivers. View the CSA Methodology Guide at: https://lnkd.in/gD2UG2Fz No- It is NOT simple word play; it is a COSTLY Sales Tools to call SMS Data as "Scores & Points" as a medium of performance when it’s a FACT that not EVERY Motor Carrier even has enough Data to "Assess Performance". A look from the inside on a Motor Carrier's side of viewing their available data proves every time, when compared to others, a Motor Carrier's data is HEAVILY UNIQUE to their operations and calling data "Scores or Points" mischaracterizes the nature of the numerical data because it may not be something "negative" or poor in valuation. A FREE CSA SMS Portal has features, reports, and data monitoring tools that are POWERFUL for the knowledgeable Motor Carrier to access BASIC Data analyzed under 7 Categories spanning from Crash Indicator to Maintenance & Hours of Service. Additionally, also FREE, is the FMCSA's Prioritization Preview providing increase Fairness, Accuracy and Clarity and in full demonstration mode at: https://lnkd.in/g_uApAFW For a "Layman's Guide" to better understanding why DOT Scores Do Not Exist, without the complicated nature of training on SMS Methodology, visit my link at: https://lnkd.in/gSVZSkD2 DOT Compliance Safety Association- Where Trucking Safely Makes America

New blog post from the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada " Currently Commercial Motor Carriers who wish to operate a trucking fleet in Canada must apply for a Safety Fitness Certificate to the Provincial Authority in which they plan to licence their vehicles. If the Provincial Authority of the base jurisdiction approves the application, a National Safety Code (NSC) will be issued to the Carrier. The base jurisdiction is then responsible for monitoring the motor carrier for safety and compliance, based on National Safety Code 14, which is a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) all jurisdictions agreed to several years back. " https://lnkd.in/gShn6qjD #pmtc #transportation #carriers #government #regulations #truckingindustry

This morning, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published an ANPRM on its safety fitness determination process. It is assessing the need for a new methodology to determine when an interstate motor carrier is not fit to operate CMVs. This is an opportunity to provide comment on a number of critical issues: - the current SFD regulations, process, and impacts; - the need for a rulemaking to revise existing SFD regulations; - the available science or technical information to analyze regulatory alternatives for determining the safety fitness of motor carriers; and - the available data and costs for regulatory alternatives. Comments are due by October 30, 2023. #transportation #truckingindustry #regulations #usdot #fmcsa https://lnkd.in/eqnpdah4

🚨 The Dangers of Allowing Self-Certification for Product Safety 🚨 In an era of rapid technological advancements and global markets, ensuring the safety and reliability of products should be a top priority for all businesses. Unfortunately, the practice of self-certification, wherein companies are allowed to assess and declare their own products as safe, poses significant risks that we cannot afford to overlook. Key concerns associated with self-certification include: 1.      Lack of Objective Oversight - when companies are given the authority to certify their products, it creates a potential conflict of interest. The temptation to cut corners and prioritise profits over safety might lead some businesses to overlook potential hazards or shortcomings, jeopardizing consumer safety. 2.      Varied Standards - different industries may have varying safety standards, and without a unified, impartial body overseeing the certification process, inconsistencies can arise. This lack of uniformity may confuse consumers and hinder cross-industry collaboration on best safety practices. 3.      Potential for Negligence - in some cases, self-certification might lead to complacency or negligence on the part of companies. Without rigorous third-party assessments, businesses may fail to address emerging risks or adequately test their products, putting consumers at risk. It's essential to highlight recent news items reflecting the alarming consequences of self-certification. Reports of EV battery fires and battery-related incidents, as well as unapproved medical devices being sold without regulatory approval, serve as stark reminders of the urgency to address this concern. Governments and relevant authorities must step up their efforts to enforce stricter product safety regulations, ensuring companies adhere to the highest standards. Consumers need to be educated about the importance of certified products and to enable them to make informed choices that prioritise their safety. #productsafety #consumerprotection #qualityassurance #regulatorycompliance #safetystandards https://lnkd.in/gvawFUQF  

Telematics data combined with driver monitoring solutions (which actively identify erratic behaviour, distracted driving, seatbelt use and phone use etc) can help to identify changes in driver behaviour, allowing the manager to talk to a driver about health etc. Using a software solution like Transport Monitoring Solutions, evidence of these changes can be collated in a coaching tool to help show the driver identified changes in behaviour, helping Fleet Managers carry out their duty of care.

The FMCSA is proposing changes to the Safety Fitness Determination (SFD) process. This could impact how safety ratings for trucking companies are determined. Get the details of this proposal on the Foley blog: https://lnkd.in/esFq6ih8 #fmcsa #trucking #safetyfitness