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 […]
trucking safety
Trucking Industry Takes a Step Back with Skills Test Rule Reversal
We were in full support of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s rule that required truck driving schools to send trainees to third-party instructors for skills testing. Objectivity, we believe, is critical in maintaining the integrity of truck driver training. So we were somewhat disappointed when word came down earlier this week that the FMCSA […]
Market Making Its Own Push for Standardizing EOBRs
While lawmakers and trucking industry officials continue to squabble over legislation that would mandate truck drivers’ use of electronic on-board recording devices, truck manufacturers are implementing advances in technology and taking matters into their own hands. Most recently, Volvo unveiled its plans to collaborate with two telematics providers to offer factory-installed fleet management systems on […]
IIHS Calls for Better Tractor-Trailer Underride Guards
Tractor-trailer underride guards have saved countless lives by preventing passenger cars from sliding beneath an 18-wheeler during an accident. But as personal injury attorneys who have represented victims of catastrophic truck accidents, we’re glad to see that the industry strives for even more reforms concerning underride guards. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety believes underride […]
High-Tech Gadgets Help Truckers Comply with HOS Regulations
Similar to how companies like Apple long ago put our music collections on our cell phones, other tech-based businesses have made huge strides in simplifying life for truck drivers and the carriers that monitor their driving patterns. GPS technology has become a standard tool of the road for drivers everywhere, guiding people to points all […]
