The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has set May 4-6 as the dates for this year’s International Roadcheck. Over that...
International Roadcheck Set for May 4-6 with Emphasis on Lighting and Hours of Service
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Canada to Start ELD Educational Enforcement on June 12
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has set May 4-6 as the dates for this year’s International Roadcheck. Over that...
Allergy Medications Can Impair Drivers
Driving Under the Influence - Of Allergy Medicine Spring will arrive on Saturday March 20th in the U.S., bringing along a slew...
Right of Way
While investigating accidents over the years and talking with drivers, many times the driver would state, “I had the right-of-way”. What does this really mean? When we have the “Right-of-Way” does...
Agricultural Exceptions and Exemptions to the FMCSA Hours of Service (HOS) and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Rules
FMCSA Updates Guidance For Agricultural Exemption From HOS and CDL Rules The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published on its website update guidance on Agricultural Exceptions and...
Are You Driving With “Tunnel Vision” in Winter Weather?
By March, frosty windshields aren't usually a concern this far south, but with two surprise snows and some mild temperatures recently, the following is helpful, even here in Nashville. If you're...
New Idealease Customers
Putting customers into their newly leased vehicles never gets old!
Daylight Savings Time Begins Sunday March 11
Start now to make sure that all of your drivers are aware of the change to daylight savings time on Sunday, March 11. Caution route drivers especially that the amount of daylight will change...
Navigating Safety and Compliance in 2018
Idealease and the National Private Truck Council NPTC will be hosting safety seminars in 2018. The one day seminar this year will focus on the new Electronic Logging Device (ELD) regulation, basic...
A Parking Lot Could be the Most Dangerous Place on Your Route!
The first parking lot in the world was created in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Parking lots are especially dangerous for drivers making deliveries or just stopping for lunch. The exposure exists for a...
11 Million Employees in Transportation-Related Jobs in 2017
According to the Fact of the Week of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy there were about 11 million employees in transportation related Jobs in 2017, which equates to 7.5% of the...
Achieve Your Goals: Research Reveals a Simple Trick That Doubles Your Chances for Success
This article is by James Clear. He writes about habit formation and was featured on CBS News recently. Read this on JamesClear.com We all have goals. And what's the first thing most of us think...