Safety Study - Training, Licensing, and Qualification Standards for Drivers of Heavy Trucks

摘要

To ensure that a driver has the skills necessary for safe operation of a truck, the Safety Board has determined that a training requirement should be established, stipulating not only that prospective truck drivers obtain instruction, but also that they demonstrate before graduating that they have mastered the skills they were taught. The Safety Board has reviewed the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, pointing out loopholes and suggesting improvements. To make truck driver licensing more uniform throughout the United States, and to make it a more effective means of setting and enforcing adequate qualification standards, the Safety Board has recommended development of a national license for truck drivers.