Examining the Seizure Standard for Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers: Evidence Report, Systematic Review, and Medical Expert Panel Report [Research Brief]

Task Order 1: 693JJ420F000049 Prime Contract: 693JJ420D000001Seizures and epilepsy impact an estimated 0.5 percent of the worldwide population, with approximately 2 million individuals affected in the United States. Epilepsy may be associated with cognitive and visual impairments and may be difficult to treat, especially among safety-critical workers such as drivers, because the adverse effects of antiepileptic drugs also include cognitive impairments

FMCSA Safety Program Effectiveness Measurement: Carrier Intervention Effectiveness Model, Version 1.3\u2014Report for FY 2019 Interventions [Analysis Brief]

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), in cooperation with the John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe), uses a quantitative model called the Carrier Intervention Effectiveness Model (CIEM) to measure the effectiveness of motor carrier interventions in terms of estimated crashes prevented, injuries prevented, and lives saved. This model provides FMCSA management with information needed to address the requirements of the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (GPRA), which requires Federal agencies to measure the effectiveness of their programs as part of the budget cycle process. This report documents the results of the CIEM for fiscal year 2019

Crime Prevention for Truckers Study [Technology Brief]

DTMC75-14-D-00008LFMCSA initiated the Crime Prevention for Truckers Study to understand the nature and prevalence of harassment and assaults against truckers. Harassment, in this study, is defined as the threat of harm or actual physical harm perpetrated against a trucker, their possessions, vehicle, or cargo