ROADCHECK SHOWS TRUCK DRIVERS STILL FAKING LOG BOOKS

One of the startling numbers that have been released from the 2010 Roadcheck was that violations for false logs were up over 18% from 2009. I have previously blogged about the problems with false logs and how tired truckers are dangerous truckers who are 2.5 times more likely to be in a wreck. While electric on-board recorders (EOBR's) are a long way from perfect, they will surely be better than the method we have now.

There are multiple other posts on this blog on the topics of fatigue, sleep apnea, and the dangers of tired truckers because so many people are killed each year as a result of these drivers trying to just get in a  few more miles. Drive safe and pull over when tired!

2010 NATIONAL INSPECTIONS SHOW 1 IN EVERY 5 TRUCKS HAS A SAFETY VIOLATION!

The CVSA Roadcheck results are starting to be released and the statistics are not good, despite the spin put on them by trucking industry shills. The fact is one in every five trucks on the road, during safety checks announced months in advance, were found to have a safety violation. I have blogged on this topic extensively in past (Here, here, and here for starters). I will have more on this later.

The initial release of statistics from CVSA can be found in their July 13, 2010 press release here.

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