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DataQs for violations, crashes: Minn.'s appeals process, reform efforts, and how to work the system


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In today's edition of Overdrive Radio, we’ll hear from Captain Jon Olsen of Minnesota State Patrol's truck enforcement unit, one of many sources for Overdrive's reporting about the federal DataQs system that went live earlier this week: https://www.overdriveonline.com/regulations/article/15063803/criticism-of-dataqs-review-system-continues-to-rise
Overdrive Editorial Director Max Heine and Senior Editor Todd Dills dug into the FMCSA's data around the DataQs system, doing scads of interviews over the last several months as well, and Olsen's state of Minnesota was one of two states that emerged as a model for a potential national reform effort in early stages as we speak.
When a DataQs challenge cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the carrier, Minnesota offers the chance for an appeal to a review panel that includes not only supervisory staff from the State Patrol itself but also outside representatives from industry, introducing a measure of fairness that has been uncommon for DataQs routed back to the issuing state jurisdiction. In this podcast, Olsen describes the state's full process as well as offers more general advice to motor carriers on succeeding in their DataQs challenge efforts.
Also in the podcast: Save the Date -- February 25, 3 p.m. Central time, we’ll be hosting a live discussion with former Kansas Highway Patrol Captain Chris Turner, who’s now with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, and former owner-operator Christopher Haney, who’s now safety and human resources director for 130-truck end dump puller Payne Trucking, out of Fredericksburg, Virginia. Both men are fountains of knowledge around DataQs – Chris Haney’s got a so-far unblemished record in his DataQs efforts, for instance, and both he and Turner will offer plenty in the way of helpful tips on succeeding in DataQs challenges.
You’ll have an opportunity to ask questions of them, too. And you can help us prep for the talk by sending those questions in advance directly. Reach out via our podcast message line at 530-408-6423 and let us know your question about violation or other challenges in DataQs. We'll be sure to get some answers.
Follow this link to register for the live discussion to find out just where it will take place online: https://www.overdriveonline.com/page/dataqwebcast
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