Electronic On-Board Recorders (EOBR's) and Truck Driver Fatigue Reduction

The Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety and Security will convene a hearing on Electronic On-Board Recorders (EOBRs) and Truck Driver Fatigue. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently issued a proposed rule on the use of EOBRs to ensure compliance with truck driver hours-of-service (HOS) regulations. The Subcommittee will receive testimony on this proposed rule from the FMCSA, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), safety and insurance professionals, and the motor carrier industry.

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Majority Statement

  • Frank R. Lautenberg

    Senator

Testimony

  • The Honorable John Hill

    Administrator
    Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
  • The Honorable Mark V. Rosenker

    Acting Chairman
    National Transportation Safety Board
  • Captain John E. Harrison

    President, Executive Committee
    Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance

Witness Panel 2

  • Mr. Jerry Gabbard

    Vice President, Commercial Vehicles NAFTA Region
    Siemens VDO Safety
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  • Dr. Anne McCartt

    Senior Vice President
    Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
  • Mr. Richard Reiser

    Executive Vice President and General Counsel
    Werner Enterprises, Inc.
  • Mr. Richard Olson

    Chief Executive Officer
    Fil-Mor Express, Inc.