Recently, I was in a meeting with safety directors of fleets that are members of the National Private Truck Council. As we went around the room discussing the number one issue facing their companies today, it was unanimous that the driver shortage...
The following are some tips for consideration to retain the good drivers you have: Review for your company policies and procedures for honesty with your drivers. Make sure the policies are forthright and achievable by your drivers. The number one...
Most drivers would admit that when in a hurry they sometimes follow the vehicle in front of them too closely, but that’s not a good idea. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, rear-end crashes are the most frequently...
Your fleet drivers can help to avoid rear-end crashes by slowing down and dropping back from the vehicle in front, or by passing that vehicle if they can do so safely. They need to know that tailgating is not an option. A common tool used to...
While most of your drivers are aware that it’s wise to maintain proper following distance, it’s good to remind them periodically of your safety first policy with timely tips such as: Use the 3-second rule. When the road is dry and straight, the...
In mid-July, enforcement personnel will focus on the unsafe driving behaviors of both commercial and passenger-vehicle drivers as a part of Operation Safe Driver Week. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will use the enforcement campaign,...
Drivers need to be especially cautious of construction zones this summer. States are making a concentrated effort to raise the awareness of the dangers in these zones. Here are some safety tips you can share with your drivers regarding construction...
A very famous tire engineer once stated, “Heat is to tires as Kryptonite is to Superman”…in other words, its worst enemy. Taken all together, hot summer temperatures, under-inflated tires, heavy loads, and traveling at high speeds and you have a...
What Are You Doing to Protect Your Employees From Heat Stroke and Exhaustion? These conditions are created when our body is unable to regulate our heat production at a safe level. First, we need to make all of our employees aware of the signs and...
What can you do to prevent them? • Use Common Sense!• Limit your exposure to direct sunlight as much as possible.• Drink more fluids (non-alcoholic); do not drink fluids that contain caffeine or large amounts of sugar. Sport drinks are good as they...
As part of National Safety Month, here are steps you can follow to perform CPR. From the Red Cross: CPR Steps Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can help save a life during a cardiac or breathing emergency. However, even after training,...
The National Safety Council and thousands of organizations across the are raising awareness of what it takes to stay Safe For Life. Observed annually in June, National Safety Month focuses on reducing leading causes of injury and death at work, on...
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is clarifying - through regulatory guidance - two points of confusion surrounding the agency's hours-of-service rules: the 150-air-mile agricultural-commodity exemption and the...
When investigating a motor carrier, a Safety Investigator (SI) looks at driver history for egregious violations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). These violations are sometimes referred to as Red Flag Violations and are...
The Truck Violation: Lighting 28% of all roadside vehicle violations last year, out of 2.4 million inspections, dealt with lights or reflective materials. Light violations are a severity point assessment of 6 CSA points and a conspicuity of...
Do you employ drivers or manage a fleet? Then register today to attend the Idealease Safety & Compliance Seminar Completion of this one-day class gives you the required training certification mandated by the FMCSA. (Attendance is free. Lunch is...
In 2016, more than 32 million people failed to buckle up while in their vehicles - that's nearly 10 percent of drivers and passengers. Decades ago, we learned about the life-saving importance of the seat belt, and since that time, states across the...
With the arrival of summer, many of us are looking forward to spending more time outdoors. School is out, so there are many children going to and from, and participating in, outdoor activities throughout the day. Adults, too, are taking advantage...
As a professional driver subject to the sun's rays constantly you need to make sure you are wearing the proper sunglasses to protect your eyes. In addition, proper sunglasses allow you as a driver to operate safely at an increased level of...
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is investigating whether some flexibility can be added to the hours-of-service rules, according to congressional testimony from FMCSA Administrator Ray Martinez. Speaking before the House...
Now that the weather has warmed up, it's a good time to be reminded that heat exhaustion, and potentially heat stroke, can effect anyone, even those who work outdoors on a routine basis. "Signs of heat exhaustion often begin suddenly, sometimes...
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA) International Roadcheck will take place June 5-7, 2018. Over that 72-hour period, commercial motor vehicle inspectors in jurisdictions throughout North American will conduct inspections of commercial...
View this tip sheet CVSA published for carriers and drivers in preparation for this year's Roadcheck that you can print off as a handout for your drivers. Originally posted on the Idealease Safety Bulletin.
Train drivers how to complete good quality pre-trip inspection to reduce possibility of violations. Use Idealease Pre-Post Trip training videos: English: Tractor Trailer Straight Truck Spanish: Tractor Trailer Straight Truck Review CSA monthly at...
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 carrier for 12 months. The driver is required to...
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck will take place June 5-7, 2018. Over that 72-hour period, commercial motor vehicle inspectors in jurisdictions throughout North America will conduct inspections of commercial...
It's the oldest and most basic form of transportation — walking — and more people are doing more of it to get fit or stay healthy. But there's new evidence today that even walking across the street is getting more dangerous. For the second year in...
One of challenges in combating distracted walking may be that Americans are overly confident in their ability to multitask. When asked why they walk distracted, 48 percent of respondents say “they just don’t think about it,” 28 percent feel “they...
If you employ drivers, keep these tips in mind for everyone's safety! Develop a written passenger policy approved by your liability insurance carrier. The policy as a minimum should define relationship to the driver, minimum age and specified time...
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has updated its list of hours-of-service (HOS) violations used in the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) enforcement model. The agency added 22 roadside inspection violations to its HOS...