DOT Eliminates Annual Paperwork Burden for U.S. Trucking Industry

摘要

Effective Dec. 18, 2014, professional truck drivers no longer have to comply with a burdensome daily paperwork requirement, saving the trucking industry an estimated $1,7 billion annually without compromising safety. However, according to U.S. transportation secretary Anthony Foxx, commercial truck drivers are required to conduct pre- and post-trip inspections of their vehicles to identify any defects or maintenance concerns, A Department of Transportation (DOT) final rule removes the requirement that drivers file a report for about 95% of inspections when equipment problems or safety concerns are not identified.