FSMA rules only apply to foods regulated by the FDA. Granted, this is a significant chunk of the U.S. food supply, about 75%....
FSMA and the Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food
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Food Safety and Temperature Controlled Transportation
Poison control centers receive thousands of calls about suspected food poisoning each year. As the holiday seasons approach, it...
Cargo Securement Regulations
Anything and everything carried on a truck must be properly secured to prevent loss of control or falling cargo from injuring...
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
To keep families safe this Independence Day, law enforcement agencies will have increased enforcement focused on impaired driving during the 4th of July holiday period. Drinking and driving is a bad...
Cargo Theft and 4th of July
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Have You Prepared Your Terminal Facility for the 4th of July Holiday
It is not uncommon for thieves to target truck terminals and truck dealerships over the holidays. Thieves know that holiday weekends are a good opportunity for a successful theft as the possibility...
Idealease Cancels 2020 Safety Seminars
As we see the COVID-19 pandemic continue to evolve with impact to our locations and customers we evaluated the practicality of holding the 2020 Idealease Safety seminars with the protection of our...
It’s Hurricane Season – Preparation is Critical
Hurricane Season is Here! June 1st was the official start date of the 2020 hurricane season that runs through November 30th. If we have learned anything from prior storms, preparation is critical....
FMCSA Extends the Limits of the Emergency Declaration
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended its Emergency Declaration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but has limited the scope of transportation subject to its terms. The...
FMCSA Gives Drivers More Time to Renew Medical Cards and Licenses
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) extended two Covid-19 enforcement notices relating to medical certifications and driver’s licenses. The enforcement notices, due to expire on...
FMCSA Issues 90-Day Waiver for Pre-Employment Drug Testing
In response to the COVID-19 emergency, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a waiver to allow employers to forgo administration of a pre-employment drug test if the driver has...
Heat and your Truck
For drivers to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in a safe manner it's important to understand how heat affects the operation of the CMV. Two areas that drivers must pay attention during...