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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...
Prescription Drugs and Commercial Motor Vehicles Operation Do Not Always Mix
Over the recent years we have seen numerous high-profile deaths occur using prescription drugs. For example, we have seen an...
CVSA Brake Safety Week Sept 16-22
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced dates for this year’s Brake Safety Week. The weeklong inspection blitz will take place from September 16 to September 22, and the special...
4th of July Drunk Driving Prevention Campaign
We love to celebrate the 4th of July with family, friends, food, and fireworks, but all too often the festivities turn tragic on the nation's roads. The fact is, this iconic American holiday is also...
Have You Prepared Your Terminal Facility For the 4th of July Holiday?
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...
CVSA to Hold Operation Safe Driver Week in July
In mid-July, enforcement personnel will focus on the unsafe driving behaviors of both commercial and passenger-vehicle drivers as a part of Operation Safe Driver Week. The Commercial Vehicle Safety...
FMCSA Reports ELD’s Are Decreasing Hours of Service Violations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has said the new Electronic Logging Device (ELD) regulation is working well, as it posted a New Infographic on its website to be updated...
FMCSA Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Support Information
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has updated their website to provide a centralized location for its ELD Support email inboxes. The update includes the centralization of the...
FMCSA Officially Delays Implementation of Medical Examiner’s Certification Integration Rule
The implementation date for the Medical Examiner's Certification Integration final rule has been officially delayed for three years, according to a recent Interim Final Rule issued by the Federal...
Driver Shortage is the #1 Concern of Fleets Today!
Recently, I was in a meeting with safety directors of fleets that are members of the National Private Truck Council. As we went around the room discussing the number one issue facing their companies...
What are You Doing to Retain the Good Drivers That You Have Today?
The following are some tips for consideration to retain the good drivers you have: Review for your company policies and procedures for honesty with your drivers. Make sure the policies are...