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1/6/2010
Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton
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More Semis and Tour Buses May Soon Carry Black Boxes

The EOBRs are coming. Some are already here. And this great news for all who drive the highways.

An EOBR--electronic on board recorder--is a kind of black box that records hours of operation and other very basic vehicle performance data on tour buses, 18-wheelers, tractor trailers and other large vehicles. If the White House approves regulations recently submitted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, companies that operate commercial vehicles will have a new mix of incentives and requirements to install EOBRs.

The principal use of the black boxes is to ensure that drivers adhere to federal regulations regarding how long they can keep their vehicles on the road at one stretch and over the course of each day and several days. Companies whose drivers regularly do not meet the requirements for rest will have to begin using the black boxes. The devices would make taking any needed further enforcement actions easier.

Of course, even for perfectly compliant companies, EOBRs largely eliminate the need for drivers, dispatchers and mechanics to maintain paper records of hours of service.

Fatigued truck and bus drivers cause a large number of accidents. Encouraging voluntary adoption of or federally requiring EOBRs can only help drowsy, inattentive or even sleeping commercial vehicle drivers off the road. The FMSCA regulation currently awaiting a final signoff cannot take effect soon enough.

EJL

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About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a Virginia injury law firm whose attorneys focus on personal injury and accident law and have experience handling truck wreck cases. Check out our truck accident case results and our free consumer guide on what to do if you get involved in an accident with a commercial truck.

We have offices in Virginia Beach and Hampton, VA, but we're ready to come to you anywhere in Virginia, including Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk and Newport News, VA, if you've been seriously hurt by someone else's carelessness.

Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been named to the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009 and included among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008. Jim and Rick have been named Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law since 2010. Fewer than 5 percent of practicing lawyers receive this honor.

In addition, our VA injury law firm was the first in the commonwealth to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical and respected law firms, and we have the highest rating of AV from Martindale-Hubbell, a national lawyer ranking organization. The rating indicates we have a reputation for preeminent legal skill.

While not every injury case meets our criteria, we offer a free initial confidential consultations. Call us toll free at (800) 752-0042. If you cannot get through due to high call volume, please leave a message so we can get back to you.

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About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a Virginia injury law firm whose attorneys focus on personal injury and accident law and have experience handling truck wreck cases. Check out our truck accident case results and our free consumer guide on what to do if you get involved in an accident with a commercial truck.

We have offices in Virginia Beach and Hampton, VA, but we're ready to come to you anywhere in Virginia, including Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk and Newport News, VA, if you've been seriously hurt by someone else's carelessness.

Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been named to the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009 and included among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008. Jim and Rick have been named Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law since 2010. Fewer than 5 percent of practicing lawyers receive this honor.

In addition, our VA injury law firm was the first in the commonwealth to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical and respected law firms, and we have the highest rating of AV from Martindale-Hubbell, a national lawyer ranking organization. The rating indicates we have a reputation for preeminent legal skill.

While not every injury case meets our criteria, we offer a free initial confidential consultations. Call us toll free at (800) 752-0042. If you cannot get through due to high call volume, please leave a message so we can get back to you.

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