DSP News Release: National Passenger Carrier Strike Force Initiative  

Location:

·     US 13 Harrington Fair Grounds Harrington, De

DATE and TIME:

·     Friday September 23, 2011 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Spearheaded by

·     Delaware State Police Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP)

·     Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

·     Other States Across the Country

Resume:

Harrington-Delaware State Police along with other States across the country are working jointly with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in what is being deemed the “National Passenger Carrier Strike Force” that will take place from September 23, 2011 to October 7, 2011.  The Delaware State Police will conduct a sustained effort to conduct passenger carrier driver/vehicle inspections and related enforcement activities throughout the initiative period. 

The (FMCSA) began this initiative in the aftermath of the recent Motor Coach crashes in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania which claimed the lives of several passengers.   

The ultimate goal of FMCSA is for the safety of Motor Coach passengers as well as others who drive our nation’s highways alongside these Motor Coaches. 

On Friday, September 23, 2011 The Delaware State Police Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) will be conducting spot check inspections at the Harrington Fair Grounds on Motor Coaches after all passengers have disembarked.   

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE MEDIA

• Members of the DSP MCSAP UNIT will be available for interviews and photo opportunities. 
• Media planning to attend the inspection event at the Harrington Fair Grounds are asked to contact Sergeant Paul Shavack @ 302-841-2553 or via email.

Released:  092211 1230