The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) provided a three-month extension to several emergency waivers enacted in...
FMCSA Extends COVID-19 Waivers for Another Three Months
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CVSA Announces Dates for Brake Safety Week
This year's Brake Safety Week is scheduled for August 22-28, according to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). The...
CVSA Issues Inspection Bulletin on Identifying Motor Carriers
The Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Alliance has issued an Inspection Bulletin to assist roadside inspectors in identifying...
More Critical Tips for Safe Driving at Night
Headlamps should be on about an hour before dusk. This makes it easier for you to see as the sun sets, but also makes you more visible to other drivers. Of course, during times of bad weather,...
Is Your Vehicle Roadworthy for Night Driving?
A properly performed Pre-trip Inspection will allow the driver to verify their vehicle is safe for driving at night and reduce the risks of getting stranded alongside the road! Here is some advice...
Defensive Driving at Night
Driving at night requires defensive and thoughtful driving! Here is some advice on safe driving techniques: Plan your route so you're aware of any steep descents, sharp corners and other hazards...
An Invitation for a Roadside Inspection
Year after year, one of the top violations for commercial motor vehicles is having inoperable lighting. An inoperable vehicle lamp gives the appearance that a vehicle is not being optimally...
Congrats Ashley! Cumberland Wins IC Bus People’s Choice Walkaround Video
Ashley Hailston and I worked together to submit a video to the IC Bus Walkaround Competition. It was just announced by IC Bus that the video won People's Choice award at the competition earlier this...
Get Out the Sunglasses: July is UV Safety Awareness Month
During the summer there is usually a lot of emphasis on protecting skin from UV rays. But you shouldn’t forget about protecting the eyes—the most exposure to bright sunlight increases the risk of...
FMCSA Vision Standard for CMV Drivers
Safe driving requires a combination of good vision, adequate visual field, ability to spread attention over the field of view, and motor skills. While protecting your eyes from UV is important,...
FMCSA Withdraws Proposed Compliance Safety Accountability (CSA) Safety Measurement System (SMS) Enhancements
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced it is not moving forward with its proposed changes to its Safety Measurement System (SMS) and has removed a preview of the changes...
FMCSA Notice on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners
There are more than 58,000 certified medical examiners on the National Registry that currently perform medical exams on commercial truck and bus drivers. These certified medical examiners conduct...