1. 1 Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance National Transportation Safety Board Forum Truck and Bus Safety, a Decade of Progress May 10-11, 2011 Steve Keppler Executive Director

2. About CVSA  Mission –To promote commercial motor vehicle safety and security by providing leadership to enforcement, industry and policy makers.  A non-profit 501(c)(3) trade association –An organization of state, provincial, local and federal government agencies and industry representatives from the United States, Canada, and Mexico –70 Members, 400+ Associate Members  Began at industry’s urging in 1982 with several western States and Canadian provinces  Core Activities 2

3. CVSA Programs  Enforcement  Education  Outreach 3

4. Carrier Oversight  Enforcement Operational Efficiency and Efficacy –Grant Flexibility, MOE, CSA, Smart Regulation/Enforcement, Training  Early and Often –New Entrant, Outreach  Accountability –Safety Exemptions, Size & Weight, Drug & Alcohol Testing, Medical Standards and Qualifications  Data Timeliness, Quality and Reciprocity –Vetting, Chameleon Carriers, One-Stop-Shop, Risk-Based Activities, Enforcement Tools  Safety Culture –Safety and profitability are not mutually exclusive 4

5. Truck Operations  Hours of Service  Electronic Logging Devices –AOBRDs, EOBRs, Laptops  Truck Parking  Accountability throughout the supply chain  On Board Safety Systems  Driver Behavior and Performance –Fatigue Management Programs, Distraction, Training, Camera Systems  Need the Carrot and Stick –Best compliance is voluntary compliance, however…….. –Safety is more than just regulatory compliance  Outreach 5

6. Bus Operations  Hours of Service  En route inspection restriction  What is a “bus”? –Motorcoach, School Bus, Curbside Operators, Camionetas, Transit  Stronger regulation, enforcement and outreach –Resources to states through MCSAP, State Inspection Programs –Safety Belts and Occupant Protection  Further clarify scope of problem(s) –Data-driven  Outreach –To carriers, destinations, transportation purchasers  Carryovers –EOBRs, Driver Behavior, OBSS, Accountability 6