Research to Support FMCSA Implementation of Beyond Compliance Process and Program (FAST Act - Section 5222)

During this project, the contracted research team will: •Conduct a literature review. •Assess the effectiveness of safety management practices used by a diverse group of high-performing motor carriers; develop a framework of carrier best practices. •Identify the most effective performance measures and appropriate metrics for determining programs and technologies appropriate for the Beyond Compliance program. •Develop recommendations on how FMCSA can initiate and build a Beyond Compliance program that ensures progressive growth while minimizing Agency resources. •Provide FMCSA with recommendations for methods of monitoring the program and estimated costs for operating such a program.

Language

  • English

Project

  • Status: Active
  • Funding: $282,500.00
  • Contract Numbers:

    DTMC7514A00004L-9012

  • Sponsor Organizations:

    Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

    1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
    Washington, DC  United States  20590
  • Managing Organizations:

    Department of Transportation

    Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
    1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
    Washington, DC    20590
  • Project Managers:

    Walker, Martin

  • Performing Organizations:

    Maineway Services

    10 Tamarack Drive
    Fryeburg, ME  United States  04037
  • Start Date: 20170501
  • Expected Completion Date: 20180531
  • Actual Completion Date: 0

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 01656572
  • Record Type: Research project
  • Source Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
  • Contract Numbers: DTMC7514A00004L-9012
  • Files: RIP, USDOT
  • Created Date: Jan 17 2018 4:07PM