Transportation Safety Priorities form the Trucking Industry Perspective P. Sean Garney Director, Safety Policy

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Definition of a Tank Vehicle The Question: How do the physical properties of Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) compare with traditional tank trucks and what are the safety impacts? The Context: FMCSA recently revised the definition of a tank vehicle to include IBCs whose aggregate capacity is 1,000 lbs or greater.

The Question: Has the implementation of the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME) improved exam quality? The Context: NRCME was designed to improve Medical Examiner knowledge, reduce fraud, and improve compliance with medical qualification requirements. Effectiveness of the NRCME

Other Topics of Interest Understanding CSA outliers MCMIS crash record completeness Impacts of higher speed limits on stopping distance True safety impacts of obstructive sleep apnea