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Category - Holly Czuba Articles
Do You Have a Driver with Other Outside Compensated Work?
With ELD’s now in full swing, motor carriers feel that their hours-of-service violations have now been completely taken care of....
Canada’s ELD Mandate Effective June 12 with Educational Enforcement
Canada's electronic logging device (ELD) mandate, slated to be effective on June 12, is experiencing a slight detour. The...
Driver Shortage is the #1 Concern of Fleets Today!
Recently, I was in a meeting with safety directors of fleets that are members of the National Private Truck Council. As we went around the room discussing the number one issue facing their companies...
What are You Doing to Retain the Good Drivers That You Have Today?
The following are some tips for consideration to retain the good drivers you have: Review for your company policies and procedures for honesty with your drivers. Make sure the policies are...
Help Your Fleet Drivers Avoid Rear-end Collisions
Most drivers would admit that when in a hurry they sometimes follow the vehicle in front of them too closely, but that’s not a good idea. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety...
A Good Rule of Thumb to Gauge Following Distance
Your fleet drivers can help to avoid rear-end crashes by slowing down and dropping back from the vehicle in front, or by passing that vehicle if they can do so safely. They need to know that...
Prepare Your Drivers Before They Take the Wheel
While most of your drivers are aware that it’s wise to maintain proper following distance, it’s good to remind them periodically of your safety first policy with timely tips such as: Use the...
CVSA to Hold Operation Safe Driver Week in July
In mid-July, enforcement personnel will focus on the unsafe driving behaviors of both commercial and passenger-vehicle drivers as a part of Operation Safe Driver Week. The Commercial Vehicle Safety...
UPNEXT Trucking – International Launches Site Focusing on the Future of Trucking
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RoadSigns – A New Podcast by Transport Topics, Sponsored by International Truck
UPNEXT Trucking by International has teamed up with the folks over at Transport Topics to launch a new podcast focusing on the future of the trucking industry. For anyone with a stake in the future...
Beware – We Are Now In the Busiest Time of Year for Road Construction
Drivers need to be especially cautious of construction zones this summer. States are making a concentrated effort to raise the awareness of the dangers in these zones. Here are some safety tips you...