This project will determine and demonstrate the most effective ways to provide education, technical assistance, and other technology transfer services to motor carriers. This includes (1) identifying the market, (2) reviewing and evaluating current technical assistance materials, and (3) developing effective means of informing motor carriers of new regulations, innovative safety management techniques, and productivity issues. These new techniques will serve as communication models for future technology transfer.

The Office of Motor Carriers must reach a broad range of clients with its new technology. There are more than 220,000 truck and bus companies in the United States, ranging from owner-operators to large national carriers. Because of the size and diversity of the motor carrier industry and limited Federal resources, the Office of Motor Carriers must identify highly effective technology transfer methods to reach the diverse motor carrier community.

To test the models that have been developed, the project will either (1) identify and undertake the most effective means of transferring tested fatigue countermeasure technologies, or (2) develop effective communication methods regarding Mandatory Alcohol Testing Requirements for Commercial Motor Carriers.

A professional communications firm was contracted and has nearly completed the work described in this contract. However, additional research is desirable and may extend this project's completion date.

Not available.

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U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration