High gas prices are a pain for any driver, but if you’re behind the wheel of a commercial vehicle, they can have a major impact on your profit margin. Fortunately, there are lots of little ways you can get moving quickly and pay less for gas — without upgrading or replacing your vehicle. Read on for our top tips on how to improve fuel economy in a semi truck.
With automatic slack adjusters required by regulation on trucks and tractors since 1994 and trailers since 1995 why do we have brake adjustment violations? The first reason is that this is a mechanical device which if it is not maintained properly can malfunction and contribute to brakes out of adjustment. Slack adjusters on all commercial vehicles should be inspected and greased every 90 days.
BENEFITS OF SWITCHING TO ELECTRIC Switching to electric trucks can offer a multitude of benefits for your business, your...
So how long do I have to keep records and documents that are required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations? Answer: It depends on which documents we are talking about. The record...
With the vaccines now in full swing, we are seeing the benefits and states and provinces are “opening” and lifting restrictions that have been in place with COVID-19. We already have evidence that...
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May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Motorist awareness is an important component of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's comprehensive motorcycle safety program. Over two-thirds...
. Seat belts have been proven to be one of the best ways to save your life in a crash. Yet many still do not buckle up. Worse still, not wearing a seat belt is a habit that will pass on to...
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) proposes to again extend the compliance date for several provisions of its Medical Examiner's Certification Integration final rule. The...
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has scheduled Operation Safe Driver Week for July 11-17 with an emphasis on speeding. During Operation Safe Driver Week, law enforcement personnel will be on...
The National Transportation Safety Board has updated its Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements for 2021-22. The list serves as the agency’s primary advocacy tool to help save lives,...