Security measures in the commercial trucking and bus industries.

Author(s)
Friedman, D.M. & Mitchell, C.
Year
Abstract

This synthesis will be of use to commercial truck and bus carriers and others interested in improving commercial vehicle security in a post-September 11, 2001, environment. Prepared by Science Applications International Corporation, this synthesis reports on the status of terrorist-related security measures being taken in the commercial trucking and bus industries. The synthesis addresses key security threats to the commercial trucking and bus industries; risk management techniques available to assess potential threats; employee/driver hiring procedures; current security procedures at commercial truck and bus training schools; security procedures and technologies employed by carriers; issues associated with implementation and/or use of specific security measures; ongoing security research activities; and, to a limited extent, international experience with security measures for commercial truck and bus carriers. The synthesis is based on information collected through a literature search and surveys of commercial truck and bus carriers and other relevant organizations. (Author/publisher)

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C 32024 S /72 / ITRD E826222
Source

Washington, D.C., National Research Council NRC, Transportation Research Board TRB / National Academy Press, 2003, 38 + [10] p., 49 ref.; Commercial Truck and Bus Safety Synthesis Program CTBSSP ; Synthesis of Safety Practice ; 2 / Project MC-01 FY'01 - ISSN 1544-6808 / ISBN 0-309-08755-4

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