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Apr 25, 2024

A NHTSA advisory committee has held another meeting, and it appears some on the panel are committed to creating an underride requirement. Ken Riddle, director of FMCSA’s Office of Registration, announced a number of new measures, including the formation of a dedicated team, to tackle the problem of fraud. Also, a coffee company that highlights the trucking industry is picking up speed and popularity. Then, Marty Ellis has been looking over a study on driver training and its link to safety.

0:00 – FMCSA plans to get serious about fraud 

10:22 – Underride effort at federal level pushes forward

24:59 – Trucking-oriented coffee company picks up steam

40:23 – Study on the obvious: Driver training and safety are linked