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Search the Noteworthy Practices database Truck Safety Commission Supports SHSP Efforts - MichiganOriginal publication: SHSP Implementation Process Model, Supplement Number 1 – Case Studies; FHWA-SA-10-025; 2010 (PDF, 1MB)Publication Year: 2010Key Accomplishments
The Michigan legislature established a Truck Safety Commission (TSC) with a dedicated Truck Safety Fund to increase commercial vehicle safety. The Commission is appointed by the Governor and includes members from Michigan Department of Transportation, the State Trucking Association, higher education institutions, the Department of Motor Vehicles, labor groups, private motor carriers, and the Office of Highway Safety Planning. Revenue for the Fund is generated from local trucking company fees, vehicle registrations, and motor carrier fees. Truck safety grants support commercial vehicle education, enforcement, and research. While the Commission predated the SHSP, the existing structure has been tapped to implement strategies for the commercial vehicle safety emphasis area. The TSC’s annual strategic plan serves as the emphasis area action plan for commercial vehicle safety. TSC activities supporting the SHSP include truck driver continuing education, Share the Road Safely public education, special enforcement operations, education, training for prosecutors and magistrates, and research to enable progress tracking. ResultsDedicated funding, communication, and collaboration stimulated by the TSC has enabled enhanced commercial vehicle safety efforts and resulted in improved truck safety. Contact: Publication Year: 2010 |