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CVSA seeks to educate CMV stakeholders on use of EOBRs

WASHINGTON — Hours of Service regulations are arguably the most debated and critical safety concern relative to the commercial vehicle industry. As a result, automated Hours of Service tracking systems such as Electronic On-Board Recording (EOBR) devices have become a significant topic of discussion throughout North America.

To address issues and potential options for next generation EOBRs, CVSA will hold its first ever symposium on the subject, Dec. 1-3, at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis.

“The objective of the EOBR symposium is to educate regulators, law enforcement, drivers, suppliers, safety directors, insurers, fleet managers and others on what these devices can do, what they can't do, and to identify, document and prioritize the key issues and concerns relative to their successful deployment in the U.S. and Canada,” said CVSA’s Executive Director Stephen F. Campbell.

Sessions will provide historical background, regulatory environment and status, and stakeholder viewpoints on EOBRs, as well as relevant research on fatigue, time on task and related issues with respect to hours of service and EOBRs in the U.S. and Canada. Additionally, the symposium will provide attendees with hands-on technology demonstrations and educational sessions by various EOBR suppliers, vendors and service providers.

Different kinds of EOBRs have been in use on a voluntary basis throughout the U.S. and Canada and many other countries have mandated their use for years. This symposium intends to capitalize on the experience gathered in the U.S. as well as in other regions of the world to draw general recommendations on critical success factors for EOBRs.

For more information, or to register online, visit cvsa.org, select ‘Events’ and scroll down to Electronic On-Board Recorders (EOBRs) Symposium.

CVSA is an international not-for-profit organization comprised of local, state, provincial, territorial and federal motor carrier safety officials and industry representatives from the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Its mission is to promote commercial motor vehicle safety and security by providing leadership to enforcement, industry and policy makers. In addition, CVSA has several hundred associate members who are committed to helping the Alliance achieve its goals; uniformity, compatibility and reciprocity of commercial vehicle inspections, and enforcement activities throughout North America by individuals dedicated to highway safety and security.