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Category - Holly Czuba Articles
“I got a warning letter from the FMCSA regarding my CSA SMS scores…what do I do?”
A warning letter is your chance to improve your safety performance and compliance without further intervention from the Federal...
Beware- It’s the Busiest Time of Year for Road Construction
Drivers should be especially cautious of construction zones this summer. States are making a concentrated effort to raise the...
FMCSA Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Support Information
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has updated their website to provide a centralized location for its ELD Support email inboxes. The update includes the centralization of the...
3 Tips for Summer Sun Safety
The sun is shining, the weather is warm, and everyone is ready for some fun in the sun. But before you enjoy the sun- filled days ahead, brush up on your sun safety and how to best protect against...
FMCSA Officially Delays Implementation of Medical Examiner’s Certification Integration Rule
The implementation date for the Medical Examiner's Certification Integration final rule has been officially delayed for three years, according to a recent Interim Final Rule issued by the Federal...
Pre-Trip Inspections
Know before you go... While some people think preventative maintenance starts with the service team in the shop, it actually starts with the driver, every day, and before every shift. A thorough...
Cumberland Closed Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Valued Customers, please be advised Cumberland will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 to celebrate Independence Day. We wish you and your family a happy and safe holiday, and a huge thank-you to...
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...