Stay Alert: How to Avoid Wildlife Collisions on the Road
One of the most unpredictable hazards that drivers may encounter is wildlife. Deer, elk, and other animals can appear suddenly, especially in rural areas or during times with less light.
USDOT Taps New FMCSA Administrator
Candidate has no trucking industry experience
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg has announced the appointment of Vinn White to replace Robin Hutcheson, the FMCSA administrator who resigned in January. Until White is confirmed by the U.S. Senate, he will serve as the deputy administrator. Prior to joining FMCSA, White was responsible for DOT initiatives on emerging transportation technologies, including those related to automated driving systems.
White served as DOT’s acting assistant secretary of transportation and deputy assistant secretary in 2016. He has also served as DOT’s acting chief artificial intelligence (AI) officer, overseeing the development and use of AI based on administration policies and priorities.
Prior to his federal government service, White served as a senior advisor to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. During that time he worked on transportation and mobility issues in collaboration with the NJ Department of Transportation, the Motor Vehicle Commission, NJ Transit and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Interestingly, the future FMCSA administrator has no trucking experience.
ICSA is There: Updates from the CVSA and ATA Conferences
Over the last month, ICSA representatives attended the annual conferences for both the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) and the American Trucking Associations (ATA). Here’s the latest news that you need to know.
Unauthorized CDL-holder Causes Massive Pileup
The crash involved a 21-year-old truck driver who slammed into the back of an SUV and caused a chain-reaction crash involving seven other vehicles, including two other semis, near Ontario, California last week.