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FMCSA Proposal on Sleeper Berth Flexibility Caught in Regulatory Freeze
At the end of the Trump Administration, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published a notice proposing a pilot...
Is Your MCS 150 Up To Date?
The FMCSA requires all interstate carriers to file a MCS-150 or MCS-150B, if a Safety permit is required, every 24 months based...
Safe Driving at Night
Although only 15% of vehicle miles are clocked between 7pm and 7am, according to a recent study, they account for almost a third of road injuries and deaths. There's no doubt that driving in the...
Seeing at Night
Night vision is the ability to see well in low-light conditions. As we age, we have greater difficulty seeing at night. A 50-year-old driver may need twice as much light to see as well as a...
More Critical Tips for Safe Driving at Night
Headlamps should be on about an hour before dusk. This makes it easier for you to see as the sun sets, but also makes you more visible to other drivers. Of course, during times of bad weather,...
Is Your Vehicle Roadworthy for Night Driving?
A properly performed Pre-trip Inspection will allow the driver to verify their vehicle is safe for driving at night and reduce the risks of getting stranded alongside the road! Here is some advice...
Defensive Driving at Night
Driving at night requires defensive and thoughtful driving! Here is some advice on safe driving techniques: Plan your route so you're aware of any steep descents, sharp corners and other hazards...
An Invitation for a Roadside Inspection
Year after year, one of the top violations for commercial motor vehicles is having inoperable lighting. An inoperable vehicle lamp gives the appearance that a vehicle is not being optimally...
Get Out the Sunglasses: July is UV Safety Awareness Month
During the summer there is usually a lot of emphasis on protecting skin from UV rays. But you shouldn’t forget about protecting the eyes—the most exposure to bright sunlight increases the risk of...
FMCSA Vision Standard for CMV Drivers
Safe driving requires a combination of good vision, adequate visual field, ability to spread attention over the field of view, and motor skills. While protecting your eyes from UV is important,...
FMCSA Withdraws Proposed Compliance Safety Accountability (CSA) Safety Measurement System (SMS) Enhancements
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced it is not moving forward with its proposed changes to its Safety Measurement System (SMS) and has removed a preview of the changes...