Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1979

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Truck Safety Act - Stipulates that the provisions of this Act shall apply to all commercial motor vehicles over 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating (except vehicles engaged in farming or logging operations). Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish, maintain, and monitor safety rules and regulations to assure that: (1) commercial motor vehicles are safely maintained, equipped, loaded, and operated; (2) the responsibilities imposed upon drivers of such vehicles do not impair a driver's ability to operate such vehicle safely; and (3) the health and physical condition of such drivers will be adequate to enable them to drive the vehicles they operate. Directs the Secretary to regulate the working conditions and operating practices of employees of commercial motor vehicle carriers and to establish safety and health regulations with regard to such individuals. Directs the Secretary to conduct research, development, demonstration, and training activities to develop such rules and regulations. Authorizes the Secretary to require persons subject to this Act to maintain such records and make such reports as are necessary to insure compliance with this Act. Authorizes the Se…