The study presents summaries of 189 heavy truck accident investigations conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board. Among the driver-related issues discussed are duty hours/fatigue, training/experience, alcohol/drugs, and driving records. The report also discusses motor carrier oversight of the operational safety of the truck or driver. Other factors discussed in some case summaries include hazardous materials, double trailers, grade crossings, the environment, and crashworthiness.


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    Title :

    Safety Study: Case Summaries of 189 Heavy Truck Accident Investigations


    Publication date :

    1988


    Size :

    442 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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