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Category - Safety Articles
Beware- It’s the Busiest Time of Year for Road Construction
Drivers should be especially cautious of construction zones this summer. States are making a concentrated effort to raise the...
The Heat is On!
This crazy weather continues this year and the heat is setting record temperatures across North America. What are you doing to...
“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...
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...
Register Now for the Idealease Safety & Compliance Seminar
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...
Click It or Ticket – Myth Busting
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...
Schools Out! Summer is Here! Remember, Safety First!
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...
Are Your Drivers Wearing the Correct Sunglasses?
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...
FMCSA Chief Sees Room to Add Flexibility to HOS Rules
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...
Prevent Heat Exhaustion
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...
International Roadcheck Set for June 5-7 with Focus on Hours-of-Service Compliance
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...