Overview of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Safety Training Research for New Entrant Motor Carriers

摘要: New entrant motor carriers generally are very small and have poorer safety performance than more established carriers. This may be because do not the resources for a department or official on staff. To help address this, Moving Ahead Progress in 21st Century Act (MAP-21) amended Motor Carrier Safety Improvement (MCSIA) of 1999 new requirements to mandate proficiency examination other as necessary ensure applicants understand regulations before issuing applicant an interstate U.S. Department Transportation (USDOT) number. The Federal Administration (FMCSA) initiated two training testing research demonstration projects. report contains details analysis results from both first curriculum, conducted 2005–06, second 2010–12. It also discussion diffusion theory that explains why what they are, description blended third-generation curriculum will be. cost-effective, less instructor-intensive, per coordination with required mandate, dramatically foster adoption culture among larger percentage entrants. incorporates e-learning is predicted superior, how it could used meet specified by MAP-21.