As the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced proposed changes to its Safety Measurement System, used to...
Category - Safety Articles
Daylight Savings Time Begins this Sunday, March 12th!
Start now to ensure all your drivers know about the daylight savings time on March 12, 2023. Caution route drivers, especially...
Do I Need a CDL License to Operate that Truck?
Answer: The regulations that address this question are found in FMCSA CFR 383.3 §383.3 Applicability. (a) The rules in this part...
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance clarifies which documents can be presented electronically
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has released guidance clarifying the use of specific electronic documents in lieu of paper copies during roadside inspections. The purpose of the...
We are still in road construction season!
Drivers need to be especially cautious of construction zones. States are making a concentrated effort to raise the awareness of the dangers in these zones. Here are some safety tips you can share...
…Is that a Drunk Driver?
How many times while driving have you seen another motorist and ask yourself…Is that a Drunk Driver? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has established four categories to...
Fire Safety & Commercial Vehicles
When a fire occurs in a commercial motor vehicle the driver must know two things 1. Knowledge about fires.2. How to operate a fire extinguisher. Fire safety and fire extinguisher operation should be...
Fire Prevention Week: October 8-14, 2023
National Fire Prevention Week is coming, and it is a good time to review with your drivers how to prevent fires and how to react to a fire that occurs in their commercial motor vehicle. National...
New National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners in the Works
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration says it is revising its online National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners, which was hacked two years ago. The agency states that during this...
CDC/TSA Extend Mask Mandate on Team Drivers to January 18, 2022
Mask Mandate extended for team drivers to January 18, 2022 The Centers for Disease Control and the Transportation Security Administration have extended a mandate that requires persons to wear a mask...
Preparing Your Terminal Facility for Labor Day Weekend
Have You Prepared Your Terminal Facility for Labor Day Weekend? It is not uncommon for thieves to target truck terminals over the holidays as they know it is a good opportunity as no one is there....
Stay Safe & Healthy This Labor Day Weekend
Whether it is precautions for COVID-19, or traveling precautions, there is a lot to keep in mind this Labor Day weekend. AAA is predicting less people on the roadways this year because of COVID-19...