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1 Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance National Transportation Safety Board Forum Truck and Bus Safety, a Decade of Progress May 10-11, 2011 Steve Keppler Executive Director
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About CVSA Mission –To promote commercial motor vehicle safety and security by providing leadership to enforcement, industry and policy makers. A non-profit 501(c)(3) trade association –An organization of state, provincial, local and federal government agencies and industry representatives from the United States, Canada, and Mexico –70 Members, 400+ Associate Members Began at industry’s urging in 1982 with several western States and Canadian provinces Core Activities 2
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CVSA Programs Enforcement Education Outreach 3
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Carrier Oversight Enforcement Operational Efficiency and Efficacy –Grant Flexibility, MOE, CSA, Smart Regulation/Enforcement, Training Early and Often –New Entrant, Outreach Accountability –Safety Exemptions, Size & Weight, Drug & Alcohol Testing, Medical Standards and Qualifications Data Timeliness, Quality and Reciprocity –Vetting, Chameleon Carriers, One-Stop-Shop, Risk-Based Activities, Enforcement Tools Safety Culture –Safety and profitability are not mutually exclusive 4
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Truck Operations Hours of Service Electronic Logging Devices –AOBRDs, EOBRs, Laptops Truck Parking Accountability throughout the supply chain On Board Safety Systems Driver Behavior and Performance –Fatigue Management Programs, Distraction, Training, Camera Systems Need the Carrot and Stick –Best compliance is voluntary compliance, however…….. –Safety is more than just regulatory compliance Outreach 5
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Bus Operations Hours of Service En route inspection restriction What is a “bus”? –Motorcoach, School Bus, Curbside Operators, Camionetas, Transit Stronger regulation, enforcement and outreach –Resources to states through MCSAP, State Inspection Programs –Safety Belts and Occupant Protection Further clarify scope of problem(s) –Data-driven Outreach –To carriers, destinations, transportation purchasers Carryovers –EOBRs, Driver Behavior, OBSS, Accountability 6
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