Committee probes medically unfit truckers
Washington AP report notes easy forgery of medical certificates for commercial drivers and lack of a central database to verify certificates. Study based on 614 certificates from California Illinois Ohio roadside inspections found many certificates unverifiable. Officials pressed FMCSA to justify slow adoption of safety recommendations from the NTSB and earlier reviews.
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MRAPs bring protection but invite rollover risks
US military reports warn MRAPs provide strong protection yet are vulnerable to rough roads and sharp turns. With about 7,000 in use and 66 MRAP related accidents since last fall, officials urge tougher driver training as Afghanistan terrain and aging bridges raise rollover danger.
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