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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 lead to a tragedy. • Stay well below the posted speed...

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 expenses and their safety during a pre-trip...

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 awareness of the dangers of driving while sleepy. ...

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 better align with the roadside inspection program. The...

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 each year. Deer are struck in three out of four...

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 batteries battery powered radio water snack food...

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 months ahead. Fuel additives to prevent jelling...

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 install a red or amber brake-activated pulsating lamp in...

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 professional drivers are seriously injured due to not...

Are Your Supervisors of CDL Drivers Trained According to the FMCSA Regulation? Training Requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Many of you have sent me emails you have received from consulting firms saying that you are...

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT - The Annual Idealease Safety & Compliance Seminar is GOING VIRTUAL! Thanks for your interest in attending one of our Idealease Safety & Compliance Seminars co-sponsored by the National Private Truck Council. In order...

On Sept 29, 2020, the following four changes to the FMCSA hour of service regulations will go into effect as published in the June 1, 2020 Federal Register.  There will be four significant changes to the regulations. As a motor carrier you will...

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) rescheduled its International Roadcheck for September 9th - 11th, 2020. The annual event was postponed in March until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was originally slated for early May....

Brake Safety Week, slated for late August, will proceed as scheduled, according to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). CVSA's annual event will take place August 23rd through 29th as a part of law enforcement's efforts to reduce...

The Annual Idealease Safety & Compliance Seminar is GOING VIRTUAL! Thanks for your interest in attending one of our Idealease Safety & Compliance Seminars co-sponsored by the National Private Truck Council. In order to protect our...

We are now in the middle of work zone season and you cannot drive anywhere without experiencing a work zone.  As traffic volumes begin rebounding as COVID-19 lockdown orders are relaxed, renewed emphasis is being placed on highway work zone safety...

An emergency exemption for truck and bus drivers assisting with the COVID-19 pandemic relief efforts has been extended for yet another month. The exemption was first issued on March 13, 2020, and has been revised and extended multiple times with...

Brake Safety Week, slated for late August, will proceed as scheduled, according to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). CVSA's annual event will take place August 23rd through 29th as a part of law enforcement's efforts to reduce...

Due to the cancellation of our on-site safety seminars in 2020 we will be presenting a safety webinar series starting next month to keep you informed and up to date on changing regulations as well as a review of existing regulations.  The webinars...

An enforcement notice posted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) addresses the difficulties that motor carriers may encounter during the COVID-19 pandemic as they manage their DOT random testing programs. FMCSA states that...

The 4th of July holiday is a time to enjoy fireworks and show country pride but is also traditionally one of the more dangerous times on the road.  With the pandemic many people have been “shelter in place” for the past three months and are now...

It is not uncommon for thieves to target truck terminals and truck dealerships over the holidays. Thieves know that holiday weekends are a good opportunity for a successful theft as the possibility exists for no one to be at your facility. Make...

As we see the COVID-19 pandemic continue to evolve with impact to our locations and customers we evaluated the practicality of holding the 2020 Idealease Safety seminars with the protection of our employees and you our seminar attendees during...

Hurricane Season is Here! June 1st was the official start date of the 2020 hurricane season that runs through November 30th. If we have learned anything from prior storms, preparation is critical. Now is the time to re-evaluate emergency plans and...

For drivers to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in a safe manner it's important to understand how heat affects the operation of the CMV. Two areas that drivers must pay attention during their inspections are the engine coolant and the...