How safe is the average semi truck on the road? Who's keeping tabs on the condition of semi trucks? The average citizen is probably unaware that the United States government has an organization within it to address all issues and problems related to the trucking and semi truck industry. It is a branch of the United States Department of Transportation called the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration or the FMCSA.
One look at their homepage and the reader will see that the organization keeps itself busy by overseeing safety and other topics related to the motor carrier industry as a whole. Just a few of their most recent concerns should help to put the average American at ease concerning how safe those big trucks are with whom we share the road.
For instance, the FMCSA has undertaken the challenging task of initiating a Comprehensive Safety Analysis program that includes inspection of all motor coaches (such as Greyhound buses), driver prescreening and a federal ban on texting while driving. (As a reminder - texting includes the use of a cell phone to send or receive messages and/or the use of the cell phone internet).
In addition, the website is an excellent source for drivers and citizens alike to learn more about the consequences of failing to meet state and federal guidelines with regard to any safety topic including vehicle inspections and maintenance as well as driver expectations. They have an extensive area to learn more about the rules and regulations of motor carrier safety - for those who are interested the website is listed below.
http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/
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