‘Completely NOT’ — FMCSA slapped with over 700 feedback on plan to mandate digital ID know-how for CMVs

Tons of of individuals have supplied the Federal Motor Service Security Administration (FMCSA) with an opinion on a controversial proposal to require that industrial autos be outfitted with digital identification know-how accessible by legislation enforcement when the truck is parked or in movement.

Digital CMV IDs to Enable Police to Concentrate on “Excessive-Danger Carriers and Drivers”

On September 23, the FMCSA printed Advance Discover of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) asking the trucking group to weigh in on whether or not each industrial automobile utilized in interstate commerce needs to be outfitted with digital identification know-how that may wirelessly talk a singular ID quantity when queried by federal or state motor provider security personnel. The know-how may very well be used to determine a parked truck or a truck in movement.

The company mentioned that they’re “contemplating such amendments to enhance the effectivity and effectiveness of the roadside inspection program by extra totally enabling enforcement businesses to focus their efforts at high-risk carriers and drivers.”

The FMCSA requested the general public to touch upon a number of facets of the potential CMV digital identification rule, together with whether or not present know-how like ELDs may very well be utilized for this objective, value issues, and privateness, well being, or coercion issues. Different areas that commenters are requested to deal with embrace cybersecurity points, what number of vehicles are have already got a kind of digital ID know-how (e.g., PrePass, Drivewyze), and the impression of digital identification numbers on freeway security.

The FMCSA will settle for public remark via November 22, 2022. You possibly can click on right here to depart your remark on-line.

Drivers Sound Off On CMV Digital Identification Rule

As of the afternoon of October 7, the FMCSA has acquired 766 public feedback on the proposed rule. A majority of the commenters are towards the rule, with some calling it an overreach of the federal authorities. Many commenters additionally voiced value, privateness, and cybersecurity issues

“I really feel that is simply one other value to the trucking trade, and I don’t perceive why it’s mandatory. What’s the u s dot # for?? I assumed it was for this precise objective, and if an individual can not kind a quantity in, then our nation is in deep trouble.” — Tomcat Kanhaul Inc.

“As a veteran driver of 20 years on the street I say no as a result of this is able to promote distracted driving points with the inspecting officer as he’s attempting to drive safely, and likewise messing with the onboard pc to do the inspection. It will additionally promote officers to subject false complaints towards the driving force who would haven’t any data of this till it’s too late to combat the ticket.“– MCM Categorical

“Completely NOT. I’ve solely been on this 6 years, however the attain of the Federal Authorities on this trade is admittedly turning into overbearing. You’re anxious a few scarcity now however I promise you it’ll worsen the extra intrusive the FMCSA will get. I’ve one other good 30 years or so and I benefit from the work I do, however I’m content material with leaving additionally.” — David Jacobsen

“That is one other outlandish proposal that won’t end in elevated street security for ANY American. This type of know-how could be higher utilized by the cmv operator themselves to instantly determine points throughout pretrip , inroute and submit journey. To provide DOT officers that is solely one other cash seize that can enhance driver nervousness and pressure in the direction of DOT officers when it ought to do the alternative. It makes the driving force really feel like a legal for merely doing our job. At the moment CMV drivers is the one occupation that I do know of that an individual can go to work and never solely doubtlessly die each second of the day rolling or parked, and presumably obtain a financial tremendous, and or go to jail or jail for all times , simply by DOING OUR JOB… If a dentist drills a little bit to the an excessive amount of to the left and prompted undue harm to a affected person, nobody will present up similar day and write a $1000+ tremendous. Truck drivers are the one professionals held to unrealistic requirements that value cash and run danger of jail time. Everyother skilled together with cops are given due course of even with overwhelming proof. Drivers are tried , judged, and fined by hourly workers that wield powers past their coaching. This know-how will solely enhance the quantity good drivers which might be issued frivolous uncontestedable “warnings” and money penalties. Regulate 4 wheel automobiles the identical means you regulate CMVs.” — Jonel Anderson

“I’m a proprietor operator and ceo of shakes transport inc I’ve 7 years of expertise within the transportation trade. Why it does it looks like our trade is being over regulated. You make it tougher for folks to earn a residing. Making it simpler for drivers to get tickets with out even being pulled over for suspicion of harmful driving. We drive greater than the frequent public. We’re skilled drivers the automobiles on the street are extra harmful than truck drivers. By no means have so many new guidelines been proposed on this trade in such a small timeframe. No legislation enforcement ought to have this functionality of giving tickets to drivers with out possible reason behind pulling a driver over which can additional result in a inspection. you shouldn’t maintain imposing this ridiculous guidelines on the trucking trade and doing nothing to the thousands and thousands of automobiles of the meals which have statically extra accidents and get extra tickets on these highways.” — Shakes Transport Inc.

“The FMCSA already requires trucking firm security departments to do their job for them. This identification quantity solely has very dangerous future practicality. It can permit legislation enforcement to focus on drivers with clear CSA scores and make sure that no driver can stay clear over time. There’s already extra know-how within the trucking trade than is important, and pointless know-how might be, and is, abused.” — Neil Padgett