The Transportation Security Administration has confirmed that after December 31, 2020, the agency will not continue...
TSA Will Not Continue Authority To Extend HME Validity For CDL Drivers
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Time To Finalize Your Accident Documentation For 2020
All motor carriers operating CMV’s over 10,000 lbs. MGVWR, transporting HM in placardable quantities or transporting passengers...
PROTECTING YOUR DRIVER DURING EXTREME COLD CONDITIONS
Cold Weather Precautions To Prevent Hypothermia and Frostbite Hypothermia occurs when the body's temperature falls below normal....
Daylight Savings Time Begins Sunday March 11
Start now to make sure that all of your drivers are aware of the change to daylight savings time on Sunday, March 11. Caution route drivers especially that the amount of daylight will change...
Navigating Safety and Compliance in 2018
Idealease and the National Private Truck Council NPTC will be hosting safety seminars in 2018. The one day seminar this year will focus on the new Electronic Logging Device (ELD) regulation, basic...
A Parking Lot Could be the Most Dangerous Place on Your Route!
The first parking lot in the world was created in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Parking lots are especially dangerous for drivers making deliveries or just stopping for lunch. The exposure exists for a...
Is Your Company Prepared in the Event of an Accident?
First Published in the Idealease Safety Bulletin Today more than ever companies that operate commercial motor vehicles need to prepare in advance for an accident that one of their vehicles may have....
Tennessee Ranks 12th Overall in Highway Performance and Cost-Effectiveness
According to an 11-category ranking system used in the 23rd Annual Highway Report by the Reason Foundation released on February 8, 2018, Tennessee ranks 12 in overall highway performance and...
Safest Truck On The Market
Did you know that Capacity manufactures the SAFEST yard truck in today’s market? They’ve tailored their trucks for the driver’s safety and comfort, while simultaneously building an...
Freezing Air Brakes?
Sub-Freezing Temperatures Wreak Havoc This time of year can add up to costly inconveniences and down-time. The freezing temperatures are hard on trucks and other equipment. A little bit of...
CSA Game Plan Coming Soon, FMCSA Official Says
From the Idealease Safety Bulletin The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will soon release its plan to overhaul the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) scoring system, the...
Know Your Road Conditions!
Driving too fast for conditions is defined as traveling at a speed that is greater than a reasonable standard for safe driving. Examples of conditions where drivers may find themselves driving too...