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MISSing the Boat?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s most recent Strategic Plan was published in 2021 and covered 2021 through 2023. Its Vision is to prevent all crashes, including those involving injuries...
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Fine for Motor Carriers
It’s not uncommon for STC to take calls from motor carriers facing audits from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. On the other side of the line is usually a...
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Distracted From the Mission
In April 2024, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) rebranded its latest Distracted Driving high visibility enforcement campaign with the slogan “Put the Phone Away or Pay.” This new...
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Did You Know?
Did You Know? Drivers cannot accurately recall key crash facts.
68 percent of US car drivers cannot recall key information following a crash and only 56 percent could currently identify the car and driver responsible for the accident, according to...
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Did You Know? Automated driving systems could eliminate traffic jams.
Automated Driving Systems could eliminate traffic jams. According to a study by the University of Tennessee, when “robot vehicles” make up five percent of total traffic, congestion at complex intersections...
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Did you know? NYC automated enforcement is reducing the number of overweight vehicles in the city.
New York City is successfully using automated Weigh in Motion technology to reduce overweight vehicles. The program on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway has led to a 64% reduction in overweight vehicles....
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