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CVSA Schedules Road Check for May 17th-19th
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has announced this year’s International Roadcheck dates as May 17th-19th with a focus on...
FSMA and the Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food
FSMA rules only apply to foods regulated by the FDA. Granted, this is a significant chunk of the U.S. food supply, about 75%....
Bringing Up the Rear, Safely
A Decent Proposal The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has proposed to include the rear impact guard, or underride guard, to the list of items that are required to be checked out...
International Roadcheck 2020 Results
On September 9-11, 2020, federal and state motor carrier inspectors conducted more than 50,000 North American Standard Level I, II, III and V inspections during the Commercial Vehicle Safety...
FEBRUARY IS HEART MONTH: ARE YOU AT RISK FOR HEART DISEASE?
The perfect gift this Valentine’s Day is the gift of heart health. Along with Valentine’s Day, February marks American Heart Month, a great time to commit to a healthy lifestyle and make small...
How Often is a Motor Carrier Required to Review the Motor Vehicle Record of a Driver that Operates a Commercial Motor Vehicle?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations requires a motor carrier qualifying a new driver to obtain and review the motor vehicle record of the driver within 30 days of the date of hire CFR...
Expectations of Changes for the Trucking Industry in 2021
Now that Joe Biden has been sworn in as U.S. President, motor carriers are wondering what his administration will mean for the trucking industry. Executive Actions While Democratic administrations...
How to Properly Mark a Commercial Motor Vehicle
How to Properly Mark a Commercial Motor Vehicle A common question I receive from customers is “What size do the letters and numbers need to be on the placard or marking on the side of my commercial...
Protecting the Truck During Cold Weather
Below are some tips for protecting your truck during the cold winter months! Diesel supplement should be added to the ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel when temperatures drop below 32 degrees. If you...
PREVENTING A SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT
A single-vehicle accident is any driving mishap where only one vehicle is involved. This can include veering off the road and hitting a tree, a rollover crash, or damage caused by animals or...
FMCSA Proposes To Add Rear Impact Guards To Annual Inspections
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published a proposed rule to include rear impact guards on the list of items that must be examined as part of the required annual inspection for...