The New York Times reported yesterday that the engineer operating the Metro-North Railroad train that derailed this past weekend claimed to have been dazed and zoned out in the moments before the derailment, suffering from “Highway Hypnosis”. “Highway Hypnosis” is a form of fatigued driving where drivers minds are lulled by the monotonous routines of driving and their attention […]
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FMCSA will not enforce 30 minute rest provision against short haul drivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced this week that consistent with the August 2, 2013 U.S. Court of Appeals decision, it will immediately cease enforcement of the 30 minute rest break provision against short haul drivers. While the court decision does not take effect until 52 days or more after the decision, the […]
Fatigue Management Program Module 3 (part 3 & 4) – Truck Driver Health, Sleep and Alertness
This is a summary of the third and fourth lessons of Module 3 of the North American Fatigue Management Program (NAFMP). This lesson analyzes the components of sleep and alertness. Lessons 3 and 4 Health and wellness is important for truck drivers and includes proper nutrition, exercise, sleep, positive relationships and other positive behaviors. To […]
Hours of Service Regulations Upheld; A Decade of Court Battles Finally Over?
The Hours of Service battle in the courts has been going on for a decade. Friday, the U.S. Court of Appeals in D.C. upheld the bulk of the new HOS regulations. The court wrote that “the third time’s a charm,” referencing the fact that this court had overturned the regulations twice in the past. The […]
Trucking Industry Urges Delay in Implementation of New Hours of Service Rules
This week, trucking executives urged The U.S. House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit to delay the new hours of service rules scheduled to go into effect July 1 of this year. Trucking safety advocates view the new rules, including taking a half an hour break after 8 hours driving, as necessary to combat driver fatigue. Many in […]
