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Motor Carrier

Motor Carrier. Jim LeBerte. Arrow Stage Lines. Busco, Inc., doing business as Arrow Stage Lines Family-owned business in operation since 1928 Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska Fleet of 179 motorcoaches and 337 drivers. Arrow Safety Indicators.

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Motor Carrier

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  1. Motor Carrier Jim LeBerte

  2. Arrow Stage Lines • Busco, Inc., doing business as Arrow Stage Lines • Family-owned business in operation since 1928 • Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska • Fleet of 179 motorcoaches and 337 drivers

  3. Arrow Safety Indicators • Low accident rate (0.37); compared to deficient of 1.50 or greater • OOS for vehicles was 4 %, national average is 23 % • OOS for drivers was 2.5 %, national average is 7 % • “Satisfactory” ratings in 1991, 1996, 2000, and 2006 • February 2008 postaccident compliance review resulted in “conditional” rating

  4. Trip Planning • Accident trip was 556 miles • Hours-of-service regulations generally allow 10 hours of driving • Adverse conditions allowing 12 hours of driving time did not apply • Weather and road closure discussed in meeting before start of accident trip and trip began with snow chains

  5. Contingency Planning Options: • Identify alternate drivers and equipment • Stage relief drivers along the route • Re-routing options • Identify overnight accommodations Arrow could not reasonably expect drivers to handle contingency plan arrangements

  6. Electronic On-Board Recorders • H-07-41 recommends EOBRs for interstate commercial vehicles • EOBRs for all commercial operators, not just problem carriers • Final rule expected January 2009 • Final rule delayed for further FMCSA review

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