ROADSIDE INSPECTION DATA AND CRASH DATA ANALYSIS - CAIT

Roadside inspection and crash data analysisScaleI-287 PiscatawayScaleHerbertsvilleInspection siteNo set hoursNo set hoursNJSP GSPMonday thru Friday,6am - 4pm50 hoursThe mismatch of the carrier information and USDOT numbers are the other mainconcerns for data integrity. Several reasons are involved, such as:o Lack of sufficient training, especially among younger troopers who are notfamiliar with the system.o Not enough questions asked from the driver or sometimes the driverdoesn‟t know for whom he/she is working.o Drivers provide misleading information.o USDOT number may be difficult to identify since different situations mayapply for different drivers. The carrier isn‟t always the one responsible forthe load.o USDOT numbers must be changed within 30 days when the operatingcircumstances have changed for a motor carrier.o The Federal regulation is that any information pertaining to the motorcarrier must be updated every two years.Recommendationso Expedite focused training program for agencies to:- Bring awareness about the importance of officers‟ role for accuracy,completion, and timeliness.- Classify agencies and officers based on their performance andtraining needs.o A monitoring, tracking, and evaluating system is needed for:- Type of errors, frequencies, and causes for improvementanalysis.- Agencies‟ performance (accuracy, timeliness, completeness)and improvement activities (problem classification, trainingactivities, collaboration, etc.).- Errors and requested information to fix the issues (from BTSoffice to inspectors – a feedback system).- Reinspection of the vehicle after presenting the correctionverification, especially for mechanical problems.23