Commercial Vehicle Safety Research Summit

August 26-27, 2025 | Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Featured Session:

Behind the Wheel, Beyond the Limits: Tackling Impairment in Commercial Driving

Join leading experts as they address the critical issue of impairment in the commercial driving industry. This session will explore innovative strategies and research aimed at improving driver safety, reducing risks, and advancing the future of transportation.

Speakers:

• Grady Phillips – Chief Revenue Officer, WorkforceQA
• Bryan Price – Chief, Drug & Alcohol Programs Division, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
• Nicole Herrera – Transportation Research and Education for Driving Safety (TREDS)
• Jessica Williams – Transportation Research and Education for Driving Safety (TREDS)

Session Focus:

This session addresses impaired driving in the commercial motor vehicle industry through federal tools, research, and online training—ensuring operators stay alert, aware, and accountable.

The program reflects a holistic approach to the Summit’s theme:
“Driving the Future: Advancing Safety, Economic Prosperity, and Efficiency in the CMV Industry.”