Category - Truck Driver Safety Articles

Does Your Driver Know the Difference Between a “Defect” and a “Safety Sensitive” Defect?

The Drivers Daily Vehicle Inspection (DVIR) is part of a driver’s daily responsibility to protect themselves, the motoring public, and the equipment...

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Did you know your brain can miss seeing up to 50% of your driving environment when you talk on a cell phone? And that according to research, drivers...

Document the Use of COVID-19 Med Card and Licensing Waivers

The COVID-19 pandemic led to several enforcement notices that extended expired medical cards and driver's licenses. The limited availability of...

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...

Pay Attention to these A/C System Failure Warning Signs

Jun 30, 2021

When issues with your A/C system begin to occur internally, your truck will give you some warning signs. Listen to your truck...

It’s Finally Summer!

Jun 30, 2021

FOR MANY, THE HEAT HAS BEEN HERE FOR QUITE SOME TIME With much of the U.S. experiencing unprecedented heat and drought, you’ll...

Hurricane Season is Here!

Jun 24, 2021

June 1st was the official start date of the 2021 hurricane season that runs through November 30th. If we have learned anything...

How to Conduct Yourself if Pulled Over by a Law Enforcement Official

Apr 20, 2019

The flashing lights of a police car in a rear-view mirror fill many drivers with dread. “Am I really being pulled over?” you might wonder. Although no one likes being pulled over, it’s essential to...

When You Have a Citation in Your Hand, What Are Your Options?

Apr 20, 2019

Guilty Plea: You could just pay it which is a guilty plea and go on down the road unless the judge demands you show up in court. Not-Guilty Plea: You could plead not guilty and get a court date,...

Some May Drive While Awaiting D/A Testing Results

Apr 20, 2019

Part 382 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations is in place to help prevent accidents and injuries resulting from the misuse of controlled substances or alcohol by drivers of commercial...

Driver Tip Sheet for 2019 Roadcheck

Apr 19, 2019

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) published a tip sheet for carriers and drivers in preparation for this year’s Roadcheck that you can print off as a handout for your drivers.

Best Practice Guidelines for Roadside Inspections

Apr 19, 2019

Use the roadside inspection information, such as date, time and locations to cross reference with the drivers hours of service documentation for falsification violations.Train drivers how to successfully pass a roadside inspection and how to conduct themselves.Keep your vehicles clean and well maintained as not to be targeted for inspection.