Strong knowledge of drivers safety and
tractor trailer safety regulations.
Not exact matches
In the U.S., a National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration investigation into the 2016 death of Tesla driver Joshua Brown concluded that his over-reliance on Autopilot contributed to his car's collision with a
tractor -
trailer.
Federal
safety investigators are asking electric car maker Tesla Motors for details on how its Autopilot system works and why it failed to detect a
tractor trailer that crossed its path in a Florida crash.
Safety valve designed to protect the air supply of a
tractor or leading
trailer and automatically apply the brakes of a trailing unit in the event of accidental separation.
In March 1995, the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration issued a rule requiring antilock brakes for heavy trucks,
tractors,
trailers and buses.
Super Cruise is a big step up for autonomous driving, and builds in enough
safety measures that there is zero chance that you'll T - bone a
tractor trailer because you weren't paying attention.
In an article published by the Journal of Public Health
Safety entitled, «Long hours and fatigue: a survey of
tractor -
trailer drivers,» several studies revealed:
The crux of the family's argument was surrounding the lack of training and
safety procedures for the driver of the
tractor -
trailer.
The government puts weight restrictions on trucks for a reason: An overloaded
tractor -
trailer can cause a number of mechanical issues and other problems that may endanger the
safety of both the truck driver and others sharing the road.
The FMCSA states that drivers of semi-trucks,
tractor trailers and commercial vehicles are obligated to obey special guidelines that protect other vehicles by regulating maximum speed limits, consecutive driving time, logging requirements, weight and loading constraints, alcohol and drug use, and other important
safety factors.
Riding in a large vehicle, such as a
tractor -
trailer truck or bus, can sometimes give us this false sense of
safety.
In 2011, the Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Administration issued a formal ban on all handheld cellular telephone use by
tractor -
trailer drivers.
He incorporates the concepts of
safety engineering in his daily practice of handling products, construction, and premises liability cases, as well as
tractor -
trailer and automobile accidents.
The steps an individual should take right after a
tractor trailer accident are based on
safety and common sense:
Recently, the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a statement indicating that it became aware of an issue with rear corner impact crashes to
tractor trailers in 2009, and has since begun a field analysis to determine what changes should be made.
There are as many as 15.5 million trucks operating commercially in the United States and approximately two million of those trucks are
tractor trailers, according to the Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Administration.
In cases of collisions involving 18 - wheelers,
tractor -
trailers, or other large motor vehicles, additional, complex issues arise, including whether the at - fault driver has complied with Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Regulations.
According to data from the United States Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Administration (FMCSA), the costs associated with
tractor -
trailer and other commercial vehicle collisions nationwide exceeded $ 89 billion in 2011.
In an effort to share three
safety lessons, truck driver members of ATA's America's Road Team (ART) from Con - Way Trucking shared a wealth of information, including the concept that it can take a fully loaded
tractor -
trailer 100 yards or more to come to a complete stop when traveling highway speeds.
Fleet vehicle
safety training is a must for employees who drive company vehicles such as vans, mini-vans, cars, trucks, or
tractor trailers.
Some drivers of commercial and passenger vehicles pull in front of
tractor -
trailers leaving a comfortable
safety cushion, stealing that space and reducing the available stopping distance for the trucker.
According to the National Highway Transportation
Safety Administration, one out of every nine traffic fatalities in 2008 resulted from a collision involving a large truck or
tractor -
trailer (gross weight greater than 10,000 pounds).
The
tractor /
trailer driver program at ATDS is a comprehensive, comprehensive course stressing
safety and professionalism.
• CDL: Knowledge Exam Preparation • CDL:
Tractor -
Trailer Driver Training • CDL: Straight Truck Driver training • CDL: School Bus Driver Training • CDL: Passenger Bus Driver Training • CDL: Skills Refresher Certification Courses • CDL: Company Driver Refresher Training • DOT Fleet
Safety & Regulatory Compliance • CSA - 2010 Driver Certification Course • DOT Certification Courses
Emphasis is placed on
safety, and a thorough understanding of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Rules and regulations in the operation of heavy duty tractor / trailer equ
safety, and a thorough understanding of Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Rules and regulations in the operation of heavy duty tractor / trailer equ
Safety Rules and regulations in the operation of heavy duty
tractor /
trailer equipment
Uncoupling a
trailer and
tractor in the correct sequence is essential for
safety and longevity of your equipment.
• Identified driver weakness and oversaw all training initiatives for
tractor -
trailer standards and
safety initiatives that focused on driver performance and skill.
&
tractor trailer experience with a stable company that allows me the ability to demonstrate
safety & expert skills which encourages teamwork, productivity, & worthy advancement opportunities.