Truck Safety Technology

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In This Issue:

• Using Safety Technology Can Create a Safer Workplace for Drivers
• Applications Requested for Safe Driver Apprenticeship Program

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is when America takes the time to honor all professional truck drivers for their hard work and commitment to tackling one of our economy’s most demanding and important jobs. These 3.1 million professional men and women not only deliver our goods safely, securely, and on time, but they also keep our highways safe.   Make plans now to do something special for the drivers that work for you!

Using Safety Technology Can Create a Safer Workplace for Drivers

Applications Requested for Safe Driver Apprenticeship Program

The application process remains open for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Safe Driver Apprenticeship Program (SDAP).  This is a three-year pilot program to assess whether 18-, 19- and 20-year-old drivers can safely operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce after completing two probationary periods totaling 400 hours.

At the end of the pilot program, FMCSA will assess the safety data accumulated by these 18–20-year-old drivers and compare it to control data generated by older drivers to determine if the agency wants to proceed with a revision to the 21-year-old minimum age requirement for CMV drivers.

The agency seeks up to 1,000 carriers and 3,000 drivers to participate voluntarily in the program.  The agency will monitor the safety record of the participating carriers and drivers over the pilot program, which is expected to last three years.

On January 14, 2022, the FMCSA announced in a Federal Register Notice the establishment of the apprenticeship pilot program.  To participate in the pilot program, motor carriers must register with the U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Program.

In addition, carriers that would like to participate in the SDAP must complete an application for participation and submit monthly data on an apprentice’s driver activity (e.g., vehicle miles traveled, duty hours, driving hours, off-duty time, or breaks), safety outcomes (e.g., crashes, violations, and safety-critical events), and any additional supporting information (e.g., onboard monitoring systems or investigative reports from previous crashes). Also, carriers will be required to notify FMCSA within 24 hours of (1) any injury or fatal crash involving an apprentice; (2) an apprentice receiving an alcohol-related citation in any vehicle (e.g., driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated); (3) an apprentice choosing to leave the pilot program; (4) an apprentice leaving the carrier; or (5) an apprentice failing a random or post-crash drug/alcohol test.

Motor carrier applicants must not have a conditional or unsatisfactory safety rating and must meet other safety and regulatory compliance metrics. The SDAP will not authorize apprentice drivers to transport passengers or hazardous materials or operate double- or triple-trailer combinations or cargo tank vehicles.

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (September 11-17)

Nearly every aspect of daily life is made possible because of our truck drivers!

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is an important time for America to pay respect and thank all the professional truck drivers for their hard work and commitment in undertaking one of our economy's most demanding and important jobs. These 3.6 million professional men and women not only deliver our goods safely, securely, and on time, but they also keep our highways safe.

Idealease Will Present a Limited Number of Safety Seminars this Fall

Idealease and the National Private Truck Council NPTC will again be hosting a limited number of safety seminars in the fall of 2022. The one-day seminar this year will focus on new safety technologies available on trucks today, basic safety and compliance, regulation changes, load securement and CSA. The seminars and will be provided to all Idealease customers, potential customers and NPTC members at no charge. The seminar provides important information applicable for both the novice and experienced transportation professionals. Watch this list in future bulletins as additional seminars may be added.

To register for an upcoming seminar in the fall of 2022 click on the following link:

https://www.idealease.com/safety-seminars

Brake Safety Week (August 21-27)

CVSA has announced that this years Brake Safety Week will take place August 21st through the 27th. Brake Safety Week is held annually to ensure commercial motor vehicle brake safety inspection, enforcement, and education initiative. Brake Safety Week is conducted by law enforcement jurisdictions in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. Inspectors will conduct their usual North American Standard Level I and V Inspections and capture and report brake-related data to CVSA. The results will be released in the fall.

View last year’s Brake Safety Week results.

*The Idealease Safety Bulletin is provided for Idealease locations and their customers and is not to be construed as a complete or exhaustive source of compliance or safety information. The Idealease Safety Bulletin is advisory in nature and does not warrant, guarantee, or otherwise certify compliance with laws, regulations, requirements, or guidelines of any local, state, or Federal agency and/or governing body, or industry standards.