We are excited to see that the FMCSA has released the final rule for Electronic Logging Devices designed to keep better track of truckers’ driving hours and to reduce truck driver fatigue.
After our truck crash on May 4, 2013, for which we never saw the truck driver’s paper log books, we are very happy about this. We never found out for sure why the truck driver who hit us was unable to slow down with the rest of the traffic–which was stopped for another crash two miles ahead of us. But we suspect that fatigue –drowsy driving — may well have played a part.
DWF = Driving While Fatigued
Here is the press release: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/newsroom/electronic-logging-devices-be-required-across-commercial-truck-and-bus-industries
and some articles:
- http://www.wgme.com//news/features/top-stories/stories/new-rules-effect-help-prevent-tired-trucking-30404.shtml#.Vms950orKM-
- http://fleetowner.com/regulations/fmcsa-unveils-final-eld-rule
- http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ata-pleased-by-release-of-electronic-logging-device-rule-300191276.html
- http://www.overdriveonline.com/e-log-mandate-set-to-take-effect-dec-2017-rule-to-be-published-by-fmcsa-friday/
- http://news.yahoo.com/rule-truck-drivers-must-electronically-083110416.html?soc_src=mail&soc_trk=ma
We are thankful that FMCSA has taken this important step to protect travelers on the road. We hope that it will also be followed by the best possible Hours of Service rules and better wage compensation for truck drivers who work hard to deliver the goods.
Thank you to everyone who signed the AnnaLeah & Mary Stand Up For Truck Safety Petition which we delivered to DOT on May 5, 2014. One of the three requests in that petition was for Electronic Logging Devices to be implemented.
