Category - Safety Articles

Labor Department Proposes Withdrawal of Independent Contractor Rule

The Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor is proposing to withdraw a Trump Administration final rule on Independent Contractor...

2020 Vehicle Miles Down, Fatality Accident Frequency Up

With Miles Driven Remarkably Down in 2020 Vehicle Fatality Deaths Have Increased Total miles traveled by motor vehicles in 2020 were down 15%...

International Roadcheck Set for May 4-6 with Emphasis on Lighting and Hours of Service

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has set May 4-6 as the dates for this year’s International Roadcheck. Over that 72-hour period,...

Canada to Start ELD Educational Enforcement on June 12

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has set May 4-6 as the dates for this year’s International Roadcheck. Over that 72-hour period,...
First Day of Summer and the Heat is ON

First Day of Summer and the Heat is ON

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...

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All Heat-Related Illnesses Are Preventable!

All Heat-Related Illnesses Are Preventable!

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...

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“Red Flag” Driver Violations

“Red Flag” Driver Violations

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...

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Six Most Common CSA Violations

Six Most Common CSA Violations

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...

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