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What are the disqualifications that would prevent a driver from receiving clearance in the security threat assessment process for a Hazardous Materials endorsement?
What are the disqualifications that would prevent a driver from receiving clearance in the security threat assessment process...
New FMCSA Regulation Starts February 7th
Entry-Level Driver Training Rule The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published FAQs and other compliance...
Halloween Driving “Tricks” to Keep Everyone Safe
Halloween Driving "Tricks" to Keep Everyone Safe To help everyone bring home treats — not tragedies — follow these tips for a safe Halloween: • Focus on your driving. A single distraction could...
How Drivers Can Impact Tire Cost and Tire Safety
How Drivers Can Impact Tire Cost and Tire Safety Next to fuel, tires have been and will continue to be the #1 maintenance issue facing fleets today. Drivers can have an enormous impact on your tire...
November 1st-8th is Drowsy Driving Prevention Week
November 1st-8th is Drowsy Driving Prevention Week The National Sleep Foundation has launched Drowsy Driving Prevention week as an educational campaign designed to save lives by increasing...
CSA Violation List Updated in Time for September Snapshot
CSA Violation List Updated in time for September Snapshot The list of severity-weighted violations appearing in the Safety Measurement System (SMS) Methodology was updated in late September to...
Tis’ Deer Season!
It is Deer season, and now is the time to remind drivers of the dangers of animals in the roadway. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety estimates that 1.5 million deer-related accidents occur...
How to Make a Cold Weather Survival Kit
Everyone should carry a Winter Survival Kit in their truck. In an emergency, it could save your life. Here is what you need: a shovel windshield scraper and small broom flashlight with extra...
Preparing for the Cold Weather Ahead!
We are now in Fall and now is the time to start preparing your operation for the cold weather ahead. Your drivers should be aware of what is required to keep their truck running during the winter...
FMCSA Grants Pulsating Brake-Activated Light Exemption for Tanker Trucks
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is granting National Tank Truck Carriers Inc.’s (NTTC) application for a limited five-year exemption to allow tank trailer operators to...
Preventing Driver Injuries This Fall and Winter
Preventing Driver Injuries This Fall and Winter Slip/Trip and Fall injuries are the most common type of injury for drivers. Most of them occur during the winter months. Each year, thousands of...