Q: Why does my Fuel Economy drop in the colder months? A: Refineries must change the composition of diesel fuel in the winter to...
Winter Fuel Mix Affecting Fuel Economy
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FMCSA is Urging Drivers to also Register for the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has opened Registration for motor carriers and drivers to participate in the...
Daylight Savings Time Starts Sunday November 3rd
Time to Fall Back…..Daylight Savings Time Change in Coming Up Daylight savings time will "fall back" at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday,...
Here is the Guidance From the FMCSA on CFR 391.45
Must a driver who is returning from an illness or injury undergo a medical examination even if his current medical certificate has not expired? Guidance: The FMCSRs do not require an examination in...
Idealease Cookout Success
A huge thanks to everyone who came out to the cookout last Friday at Cumberland Idealease, here are a few of the pictures. [gallery link="file" size="medium" columns="2"...
Your Truck is No Match for a Train
Ever think about how many times a day on your route you cross a train track? Most of the time we take for granted that there is not a train coming and proceed crossing the track. Take time to...
Turn Around Don’t Drown
We are now in the middle of the hurricane season that could produce storms that could drop up to 30+ inches of rain. It is a good time to discuss with your drivers about flooding and the fact that...
New Operation Lifesaver Video Warns Filming on Train Tracks is Illegal, Deadly!
With the ever growing amount of social media, it is not surprising there have been several deadly incidents involving people making videos near railroad tracks. The national nonprofit rail safety...
What You May Not Know About Brake Systems and Inspections
Are automatic brake adjusters are required? How to verify that your ABS is working. What is your regulation brake stroke limit? How to identify chaffed or worn hoses What is a PBBT inspection?...
Brake Safety Week is September 16-22 : Here’s what you need to know
Brake Safety Week is September 16-22 CVSA-certified enforcement personnel will conduct roadside inspections on commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s...
Back to School Safety!
In the next two weeks we will see many students returning back to school after the summer break. Pedestrian-vehicle injuries are a leading cause of death for children ages 5 to 14. Kids are back...
School Buses and Laws
Even if you don't have kids in school, it's not hard to see the increase in school buses around this time. Laws vary by state, but usually you have to stop if a school bus is loading or unloading—no...