The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration says it is revising its online National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners,...
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CDC/TSA Extend Mask Mandate on Team Drivers to January 18, 2022
Mask Mandate extended for team drivers to January 18, 2022 The Centers for Disease Control and the Transportation Security...
Preparing Your Terminal Facility for Labor Day Weekend
Have You Prepared Your Terminal Facility for Labor Day Weekend? It is not uncommon for thieves to target truck terminals over...
How to Conduct Yourself if Pulled Over by a Law Enforcement Official
The flashing lights of a police car in a rear-view mirror fill many drivers with dread. “Am I really being pulled over?” you might wonder. Although no one likes being pulled over, it’s essential to...
When You Have a Citation in Your Hand, What Are Your Options?
Guilty Plea: You could just pay it which is a guilty plea and go on down the road unless the judge demands you show up in court. Not-Guilty Plea: You could plead not guilty and get a court date,...
Some May Drive While Awaiting D/A Testing Results
Part 382 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations is in place to help prevent accidents and injuries resulting from the misuse of controlled substances or alcohol by drivers of commercial...
Driver Tip Sheet for 2019 Roadcheck
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) published a tip sheet for carriers and drivers in preparation for this year’s Roadcheck that you can print off as a handout for your drivers.
Best Practice Guidelines for Roadside Inspections
Use the roadside inspection information, such as date, time and locations to cross reference with the drivers hours of service documentation for falsification violations.Train drivers how to successfully pass a roadside inspection and how to conduct themselves.Keep your vehicles clean and well maintained as not to be targeted for inspection.
My driver has gone through a roadside inspection; how long do I have to keep this documentation on file?
Question of the Week: My driver has gone through a roadside inspection; how long do I have to keep this documentation on file? Answer: Copies of all roadside inspections are to be kept by the motor...
Different Levels of Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Inspections
Roadside inspections are a way of life for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. They take on special emphasis during the annual Commercial Vehicle Safety Administration (CVSA) International...
Don’t Let Your Business Get CRUSHED by the NFL Draft!!
Is your business prepared for the NFL Draft? Did you know the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon is the same weekend? And (we hope) a Preds Playoff?? With hundreds of thousands of people coming to...
Reserve Your Truck Rentals Today Before Inventory Runs Out – Busy Season is Upon Us
Call to reserve your trucks today, before inventory runs out. Warmer weather is here, flowers are blooming, the season is changing, and that means an uptick in truck needs. Later this month,...