A Decent Proposal The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has proposed to include the rear impact guard, or...
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International Roadcheck 2020 Results
On September 9-11, 2020, federal and state motor carrier inspectors conducted more than 50,000 North American Standard Level I,...
FEBRUARY IS HEART MONTH: ARE YOU AT RISK FOR HEART DISEASE?
The perfect gift this Valentine’s Day is the gift of heart health. Along with Valentine’s Day, February marks American Heart...
Register Now for the Idealease Safety & Compliance Seminar
Do you employ drivers or manage a fleet? Then register today to attend the Idealease Safety & Compliance Seminar Completion of this one-day class gives you the required training certification...
Click It or Ticket – Myth Busting
In 2016, more than 32 million people failed to buckle up while in their vehicles - that's nearly 10 percent of drivers and passengers. Decades ago, we learned about the life-saving importance of the...
Schools Out! Summer is Here! Remember, Safety First!
With the arrival of summer, many of us are looking forward to spending more time outdoors. School is out, so there are many children going to and from, and participating in, outdoor activities...
Are Your Drivers Wearing the Correct Sunglasses?
As a professional driver subject to the sun's rays constantly you need to make sure you are wearing the proper sunglasses to protect your eyes. In addition, proper sunglasses allow you as a driver...
FMCSA Chief Sees Room to Add Flexibility to HOS Rules
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is investigating whether some flexibility can be added to the hours-of-service rules, according to congressional testimony from FMCSA...
International Roadcheck Set for June 5-7 with Focus on Hours-of-Service Compliance
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA) International Roadcheck will take place June 5-7, 2018. Over that 72-hour period, commercial motor vehicle inspectors in jurisdictions throughout...
Driver Tip Sheet from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)
View this tip sheet CVSA published for carriers and drivers in preparation for this year's Roadcheck that you can print off as a handout for your drivers. Originally posted on the Idealease Safety...
Best Practice Guidelines for Roadside Inspections
Train drivers how to complete good quality pre-trip inspection to reduce possibility of violations. Use Idealease Pre-Post Trip training videos: English: Tractor Trailer Straight Truck Spanish:...
My driver has gone through a roadside inspection, how long do I have to keep this documentation on file?
Question of the Week My driver has gone through a roadside inspection, how long do I have to keep this documentation on file? Answer: Copies of all roadside inspections are to be kept by the motor...