CHAPTER 11 - FLEET SAFETY
do on premises maintenance checks present hazards?
YES
CSA program
compliance, safety, and accounting program
which life cycle phase: decide what types of motor vehicles meet transport needs
conceptual
requirements of CMV drivers that carry cargo
1. min 10 hr off duty break after 14 consec hours 2. min 30min rest after 8hrs on-duty 3. min 34 hr off duty break after reaching max on duty hrs
fleets subject to FMCSR
1. over 10,001 lbs 2. bus transports 16+ (w/ driver) operates over state lines 3. truck/bus operates w/in state but begin/ends in another 4. transports hazardous material
fleet system operates in these four environments
1. physical 2. legal 3. economic 4. competitive
to achieve fleet purpose, it must be...
1. reliable 2. safe/well-maintained 3. efficient 4. lawful 5. environmentally neutral
Ways to control losses associated with MV Safety - Operators
1. selection 2. training 3. supervision 4. licensing 5. dismissal
cargoes should be...
1. suitable to vehicle 2. properly loaded 3. safeguarded against hazards 4. suitable to route
what are the losses that are controlled with motor safety systems
1. vehicle 2. maintenance 3. cargo 4. route 5. schedule 6. operation
what happens to firms that allow phones or text while driving
have significant penalties
CSA's help carriers do what
identify and correct their own safety issues
each replacement should do what to the overall safety level of the fleet
improve safety
whom are the special rules for CMV drivers applied to
in emergencies or bad driving conditions
condition that causes property to destroy itself/deteriorate over time
inherent vice
control risks from maintenance to reduce..
injuries and equipment damage
warn drivers they crossed into another lane/onto shoulder
lane departure warning system
operator training includes
laws of jurisdiction, safety, cargo hazards, defensive driving techniques and fatigue
in addition to safety equipment, dump trucks should have...
lights, cab protectors, body props
FMCSR requirements for accident recording
maintained 1 year after accident date
what loss control method for MV safety reduces freq/sev of accidents/breakdowns
maintenance
technology reduces accidents by...
make vehicles safer ID risky behaviors
what do the hours of service rules define
max drive time, min break time, max on-duty time, and max weekly duty hours
fleets with vehicles meeting any of the CMV or FCMSR requirements are subject to...
minimum financial responsibility requirements
replace old vehicles with new ones that can perform new required tasks with...
minimum retraining
can CMV driver refuse drug test
no
is competence level for drivers the same in all states?
no
can individuals with suspended CDL operate CV?
no!
what lets the organization monitor its drivers while they are driving
on board computers
what determines weight - technology
onboard scales
what keeps tire air pressure at correct levels
onboard tire inflation system
where does first aid procedures belong in
operator training
what happens if license suspended/revoked/cancelled; who informs who
operators need to inform DMV and employer
which life cycle phase: buy selected vehicles
production
which part of cargo - safe/legal weight property fastened
properly loaded
on annual basis, what does a commercial driver need to do as a qualification
provide ER with MV violations previous 12 months
replacements will not downgrade performance, if it does it could..
raise liability auto/WC
what needs to be included in record keeping?
records supporting financial and operating data
what lets organization monitor LOCATION of vehicles/help use unplanned routes
gps
what do driver qualification files document
- selection, training, supervision; comply with FMCSR
what happens to driver if drug test positive
- temporarily removed - complete drug education/treatment b4 returning - f/u 6 times in 12 months when RTW
requirements to be a commercial motor vehicle (CMV)
1. GVWR >26001 lbs 2. GCWR >26001 including any towed GVWR >10k 3. transports 16+ people OR 4. transports hazardous material
what suits the tasks they are required to perform, have good safety records, easy to maintain, reasonably uniform
Appropriate vehicles
what was designed to improve CMV safety and to reduce accidents/fatalities
CSA program
CMV accident reports need to be made avaible to...
FMCSA, state/local agencies
drivers long distance in least possible time.. is that ok
NO
undergo drug test for what reasons
RTW, pre-employment screening, random, f/u, post-accident, reasonable suspicion/cause
CSA program uses what to track/update safety performance
Safety Measurement System (SMS)
problem drivers are signaled from
accidents/complaints from public
what helps to prevent skids
antilock braking system
why is driver supervision difficult
because of driver mobility
training usually combines...what
behind the wheel and classroom lectures
an accident does not include occurrences while...
boarding/exiting/unload/load
safety-sensitive functions: can't do work when alcohol detected as...
can't perform while using alc, within 4 hours of use, or have + BAC
what is a CMV
combo vehicles meet the requirements and primarily transports passengers/cargo
respect legal rights of terminated operators
just know this
hours of service - explain
max # hours to drive and be on duty
what happens if alcohol test is positive (what are qualifications for positive test)
removed from safety function for 24 hours anything above 0.02%
what needs sirens, warning lights, medical supplies, and radio communication equipment
rescue vehicles
FMCSR and record keeping
retention dates protect records report when records destroyed/damaged
what leaves drivers enough time to complete trips w/o rushing
schedules
what training applies to new operators? what applies at regular intervals? improves performance in certain areas? unusual things? refresher, specialized, remedial, basic
unusual-special; new-basic; regular-refresher; performance improvement-remedial
primary components of a fleet safety program are...
vehicles, maintenance, operators, routes/cargo, VEHICLE SCHEDULES
what limits driving time
whether CMV carries cargo or people
how does the CSA program quantify performance and assign a safety score
- unsafe driving - hours-of-service issues - driver fitness - drug/alcohol impairments - vehicle maintenance - cargo-related issues - accident freq/severity
what does the federal motor carrier safety administration do (FMCSA)
1. administers FMCSRegulations 2. monitors/promotes/ensures safety to motor carriers 3. conducts compliance/safety/accountability initiative
five characteristics of fleet safety program are...
1. components 2. purpose 3. environment 4. life cycle 5. systems relationship
life cycle phases of fleet program systems
1. conceptual 2. engineering 3. production 4. operational 5. disposal
major fmcsr rules
1. driver qualification 2. drug tests 3. hours of service 4. accident reporting 5. record keeping 6. electronic devise usage
accident - occurrence involving CMV has...
1. fatality 2. 1+ disabled vehicles towed 3. bodily injury to someone who got immediate med tx
improper maintenance leads to accidents in these ways - which is false? brake lights, clutches, fluid levels, tires, windshield wipers, steering mechanisms, horns
faulty/burnt out brake lights, worn clutches/tires, low fluid levels, bad windshield wipers, bad steering mechanisms, inactive horn
who is liable for improper/unlicensed drivers
firm
all drivers of CMVS must have a...
commercial driver's license
what provides info accident claims/driver evals
dash mounted video
what is the most common cause of motor vehicle accidents
driver error
which fmcsr needs testing
driver qualification
what provides info on pay raises and promotion evaluations
driver qualification files
what do safety-sensitive functions include
driving, wait dispatch, inspect/maintain eq, load/unload
what are safety-sensitive functions and which FMCSR is it in
drug test - any function from start to finish duties
which environment of fleet includes financial condition
economic environment
officials use CSA to do/for what
encourage fixes, impose penalties
which life cycle phase: select vehicle types/operators/routes/maintenance/training
engineering
every operator should be licensed to operate only some vehicles he uses - true or false?
false - operate ALL vehicles they use
warn drivers to keep distance/dangerous situations
forward collision warning system
routes should be...
safe, cost-effective, have alternative routes, reliable, free from hazards, reasonable distance
air brake failures, audible warning systems, mud guard, rock guards for tires are all for...
safety for trucks/warning systems
what is tracked with SMS
safety violations, roadside inspections, accident reports, federal motor carrier census
how to control losses with vehicles
select appropriate vehicles and replace before they become dangerous
anything to do with interview, screening, taking tests, backgd checks involve
selection
which operator driver step establishes driver qualification files
selection
less restrictive hours of service rules apply to..
short-haul ( <100 mi radius) retail store delivery drivers
schedules should be flexible enough because...
should anticipate unforeseen events
vehicles can be equipped with automatic devices that record...
speed, direction of movement, periods of non-movement
what automatically applies vehicle's brakes when it's traveling too quickly around curves
stability control systems
cargo won't harm either truck/driver - which part of cargo
suitable to vehicle
what reinforces safe behavior in operator?
supervision
fleet system is nested within other systems - smaller and larger
systems relationship in fleet safety program
what are exempt from FMCSR
taxis, school buses, van pools
if deficiency' can't be corrected, what do you do to unsafe operators
terminate them
FMCSR applies to fleet operations if...
the vehicles in fleet meet the definitions
improperly inflated tires can cause...
tire wear unsafe conditions poor fuel efficiency
what is used to evaluate the reasons for safety problems
tools
purpose of fleet safety program
transport freight or passengers
