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7/22/2009
12:00 PM Eastern |
Olu Ajayi
Research Division |
Evaluating the Safety Benefits of a Low Cost Driver Behavior Management System - Preliminary Results
FMCSA’s Research Division sponsored a study to evaluate the safety benefits of a low-cost driver behavior management system (DBMS) called DriveCam. The objective of this research was to provide an independent evaluation of the safety benefits of a commercially available low-cost DBMS in commercial motor vehicle operations. The DriveCam System integrates in-vehicle video, driving performance management software, and driver counseling to reduce poor driving and its resulting impacts and costs. This recently-completed study was conducted by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI). It involved two commercial vehicle carriers, one local/short haul and one long-haul operation and a total of 100 large trucks. Jeff Hickman, the research coordinator at VTTI for this study, will present the findings from it in this webinar. The results demonstrate that the DBMS, DriveCam, significantly reduced the mean rate of safety-related events per 10,000 miles traveled.
60 minutes |
7/8/2009
12:00 PM Eastern |
Michael Johnsen
Analysis Division |
Weather and Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety
FMCSA's Analysis Division conducted a study to analyze how existing weather conditions affect commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety and operations, and to investigate potential impacts of climate change on weather conditions. In this webinar, Environmental Protection Specialist Michael Johnsen will present an overview of the specific types of adverse weather conditions examined and how climate change may alter the distribution, frequency, duration and intensity of such weather events. It will further examine how an increase in severe storms could impact CMV practices and require responses in FMCSA regulatory enforcement.
60 minutes |
6/24/2009
12:00 PM Eastern |
Julie Lane
Technology Division |
Integrating Performance and Registration Information Systems Management (PRISM) and Commercial Vehicle Information Systems & Networks (CVISN)
The Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks (CVISN) and Performance and Registration Information Systems Management (PRISM) programs are two FMCSA initiatives designed to improve commercial vehicle safety through the use of advanced technologies and up-to-date safety and credentialing data. The two programs share many of the same philosophies, share a common information systems architecture and also make use of similar data. While the two programs can be deployed separately, states can benefit from designing their CVISN and PRISM deployments simultaneously. In this webinar, Julie Lane of the FMCSA Technology Division will highlight proven and effective means of deploying CVISN and PRISM simultaneously and will discuss the benefits to States that do so.
60 minutes |
6/3/2009
12:00 PM Eastern |
Martin Walker
Research Division |
Driver Distraction in Commercial Vehicle Operations - Preliminary Results
The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of driver distraction in commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operations. To accomplish this, data from two large-scale naturalistic studies were combined creating a data set that included over 200 CMV drivers and seven trucking fleets operating at 16 locations, accounting for approximately 3 million miles of continuous driving. Naturalistic data collection involves the instrumentation of in-service trucks with kinematic sensors, video cameras, and other equipment. CMV drivers use these equipped trucks while they operate their normal revenue-producing runs. A total of 4,452 safety-critical events (i.e., crashes, near-crashes, crash-relevant conflicts, and unintended lane deviations) were identified in the data set, along with 19,888 baseline (non-event) epochs. Key findings were that highly complex tasks, including those involving the use of technology while driving, lead to a significant increase in risk. Eye glance analyses were also conducted to examine driver eye location while performing tasks while driving. Tasks associated with high odds ratios (increased risk) were also associated with high eyes off forward road times. Based on the results of the analyses, a number of recommendations are presented that may help address the issue of driver distraction in CMV operations.
60 minutes |
5/13/2009
12:00 PM Eastern |
Michael Johnsen
Technology Division |
Overview of FMCSA Technology Division Studies and Projects
The mission of FMCSA’s technology program is to adopt, develop, test and deploy simple and advanced integrated information technology solutions and innovative on-board commercial vehicle, driver, and roadside technologies. In this webinar, Acting Technology Division Chief Michael Johnsen and members of the Technology Division team will present an overview and answer questions regarding current activities the Division is working on which improve safety and security, save lives, and prevent serious injury by reducing the number and severity of commercial motor vehicle crashes. Check it out!
60 minutes |
4/22/2009
1:00 PM Eastern |
Julie Lane
Technology Division |
CVISN—It's Not Just IRP and IFTA Anymore
In order to qualify for CVISN grants, States must develop an International Registration Plan (IRP) and both develop and sign an International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA). However, they are not bound by IRP and IFTA and there are other beneficial initiatives that States can implement beyond the basic CVISN requirements. These can include numerous other intrastate credentials, as well as electronic payment which is an optional functionality that is key to providing motor carriers with a completely electronic credentialing capability. Julie Lane of FMCSA’s Technology Division will present an overview of why some States chose to implement a particular alternate functionality, how they went about implementing it, and the results and benefits observed to date. Attend this webinar to find out what other initiatives can be a benefit to your State!
60 minutes |
4/8/2009
11:00 AM Eastern |
Martin Walker
Research Division |
Overview of FMCSA Research Division Programs and Studies
FMCSA's Research Division helps FMCSA to reduce large truck and bus crashes, injuries, and fatalities through a program that contributes to a safe and secure commercial transportation system. This is accomplished by expanding the knowledge and portfolio of deployable technologies and innovations through systematic studies directed toward fuller scientific discovery, knowledge, or understanding. This webinar provides a unique opportunity for members of the public to get an update from Dr. Martin Walker, Research Division Chief and other members of the Research Division on the latest studies for testing and deploying innovative driver, carrier, vehicle, and roadside best practices and technologies. Questions will also be taken at the end of the webinar. Don’t miss this chance to find out more about FMCSA research!
60 minutes |
3/24/2009
1:00 PM Eastern |
Bill Bannister
Analysis Division |
Overview of FMCSA Analysis Division Projects and Programs
This webinar will feature an update on the FMSCA Analysis Division, which provides the transportation industry and the public with analytical reports on trends, costs, and fatalities and injuries in large truck and bus crashes. The Division also monitors data quality to ensure an accurate measurement of safety performance and prepares all the economic and environmental analyses for FMCSA's significant rulemakings to ensure changes to motor carrier regulations are based on sound analysis and data. Don’t miss this chance to hear Analysis Division Chief Bill Bannister and members of the Analysis Division team give an overview and answer questions about current projects and programs
60 minutes |
3/11/2009
11:00 AM Eastern |
Ralph Craft
Analysis Division |
FMCSA Truck and Bus Crash Facts
Truck and bus crash trends over the past 10 years indicate that fatalities in large truck crashes have consistently declined during this period despite an increase of the number of large trucks on our Nation’s highways. Speaker Dr. Ralph Craft has managed the Large Truck Crash Causation Study since its beginning in 2000. His dynamic presentation includes the number of truck crashes, fatalities, crash rates, truck types, crash types, and limited data on non-truck crashes, and he will take questions from the audience at the end. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about truck and bus crash trends over the past 10 years!
60 minutes |
3/2/2009
1:00 PM Eastern |
Quon Kwan,Technology Division
/ Phil Liggins
Lewis-Clark State College Motor Safety Training Center |
Use of a Skid Pad for Training Truck Drivers: The Lewis-Clark State College Project
FMCSA issued a grant to fund the development of a driving track known as a skid pad at the Lewis-Clark State College (LCSC) North Lewiston Training Facility in Idaho. The recently-completed skid pad—a paved surface for exercising driving maneuvers involving skidding, jack knifing, and other forms of loss of control of a vehicle—provides a cost-effective facility for hands-on training in accident avoidance maneuvers. In this webinar, Phil Liggins, coordinator of the LCSC Motor Safety Training Center, will present details about the safety training for bus and commercial motor vehicle drivers that this facility offers through controlled “adverse” weather situations, including ice and rain, as well as faulty braking systems, tire blowouts and anti-skid equipment failure. This is the only training facility of its type in the Northwest.
90 minutes |
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