CHAPTER 11 - FLEET SAFETY

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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


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