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11/7/2007
11:13 AM Eastern |
Jeff Loftus
Technology Division |
FMCSA's Wireless Roadside Inspection Program
This webinar highlighted FMCSA’s recent successful proof-of-concept technology demonstration of downloading driver identification and hours-of-service information from a truck and motor coach at highway speeds. A discussion was held following the presentation, and insightful feedback and suggestions were gleaned from industry representatives regarding this revolutionary safety enforcement program.
90 minutes |
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1/8/2008
12:00 PM Eastern |
Amy Houser
Technology Division |
Untethered Trailer Tracking
This webinar focused on carrier utilization of untethered trailer tracking systems (UTT) and their potential for enhancing asset management and security in trucking operations. Mike Gabbei, Chief Information Officer for Celadon Trucking Services, and Al Hoffer, Director of Trailer Operations for Landstar Systems all spoke about their use of UTTs.
90 minutes |
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2/26/2008
11:00 AM Eastern |
Dr. Richard Hanowski, Virginia Tech Transportation Institute
FMCSA Office of Analysis, Research and Technology |
Analysis of Risk as a Function of Driving Hours 1-11
A recently completed naturalistic commercial vehicle study resulted in a dataset of over 2 million driving miles. This dataset was analyzed to investigate whether time-on-task, including driving into the 11th hour, was associated with an increased safety risk. Dr. Hanowski will present the results of this research and highlight the key findings and conclusions.
60 minutes |
3/17/2008
11:00 AM Eastern |
Luke Loy, FMCSA
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Vehicle & Roadside Operations Division |
Motorcoach Fire Safety Analysis
Chris Ferrone, President of Americoach Systems, Inc., author of "Why Motorcoaches May Burn" will give a presentation on a mechanical analysis of motorcoach fires he has investigated over the past two decades. Luke Loy, FMCSA Vehicle & Roadside Operations Division will present information about a Motorcoach Fire Safety Analysis study which focused on developing a nationwide motorcoach fire database by collecting and analyzing fire records from industry, government, and media sources and analyzi
90 minutes |
4/9/2008
11:00 AM Eastern |
Quon Kwan
Technology Division |
CVISN Match Possibilities
Registration for 2008 CVISN grants includes match requirements, which will be highlighted in this webinar. “Out of the box” resources that States can use as a match for their CVISN grants will be explained, along with some commonly used examples. This will also be a time for open discussion on items that can be used to help States meet the 50/50 match requirements.
60 minutes |
4/16/2008
1:00 PM Eastern |
Ralph Craft
Analysis Division |
Why Trucks Collide with Cars
Half the crashes in the Large Truck Crash Causation Study involve a single truck and a single passenger vehicle (car, pickup truck, van, SUV). The Webinar will focus on the reasons for these crashes and the factors that increased the risk of the crashes.
120 minutes |
4/23/2008
1:00 PM Eastern |
Ralph Craft
Analysis Division |
Bus Crash Causation Study
The Bus Crash Causation Study examined 40 buses involved in 39 crashes in a two-year period in New Jersey. The webninar will examine the reasons for the crashes and describe factors for the buses, other vehicles, and pedestrians involved in the crashes.
60 minutes |
5/7/2008
1:00 PM Eastern |
Quon Kwan
Technology Division |
CDL Third Party Testing Anti-Fraud
The objective of the project is to design, fabricate, and pilot-test system software for preventing and detecting fraud perpetrated by testers during the commercial skills portion of the Commercial Drivers' Licensing process. The Webinar will describe the background, history, pilot test results, current utilization, and future direction of the project as carried out by FMCSA and the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators.
60 minutes |
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