Category - Truck Driver Safety Articles

CVSA Announces Dates for Brake Safety Week

This year's Brake Safety Week is scheduled for August 22-28, according to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). The enforcement campaign is...

FMCSA Proposes Rule Changes for Vehicle Safety Technologies

On Tuesday, July 6, 2021, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) proposed to change the rules for windshield-mounted cameras in...

MROs May Sound the Alarm Even if a DOT Test is Negative

The addition of four commonly prescribed opioids to the DOT drug testing panel effective January 1, 2018, has left some drivers and carriers with...

Managing Drivers with Prescription Drugs

Prescription Drugs and Commercial Motor Vehicle Operation Do Not Always Mix Our society continues to be challenged with opioid overdoses. As...

…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...

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Tis’ Deer Season!

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...

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How to Make a Cold Weather Survival Kit

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...

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Preparing for the Cold Weather Ahead!

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...

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