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CVSA Schedules Road Check for May 17th-19th
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has announced this year’s International Roadcheck dates as May 17th-19th with a focus on...
FSMA and the Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food
FSMA rules only apply to foods regulated by the FDA. Granted, this is a significant chunk of the U.S. food supply, about 75%....
Stay Safe & Healthy This Labor Day Weekend
Whether it is precautions for COVID-19, or traveling precautions, there is a lot to keep in mind this Labor Day weekend. AAA is predicting less people on the roadways this year because of COVID-19...
Full Service Leasing and Dedicated Maintenance Success Story
Full-service Leasing and Dedicated Maintenance keep spirits high. Read below for an in-depth look at the challenges Idealease has faced when it comes to the beverage industry and how they set out to...
Over 85,000 Reported to Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Since January 2020
According to the July 1 update from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, some 85,745 drug and alcohol violations have been reported to the Clearinghouse...
Driver Appreciation Week is Sept 12th-18th
This year's National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is September 12-18, 2021, and takes on a special significance considering the crucial role truck drivers have played during the COVID-19 pandemic....
“Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over” Enforcement Crackdown Started This Week!
The 2021 national enforcement mobilization “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” goes into effect across the country from Aug. 18, 2021 to Sept. 6, 2021. One of the deadliest and most often committed –...
Safety Technology Means Safer Workplace for Drivers
Using safety technology can create a safer workplace for your drivers. Every time your driver gets behind the wheel, he or she is at risk. Trucking driving ranks seventh in the deadliest occupations...
New FMCSA Driver Physical Exam Form Required on Sept. 7th
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released a revised version of its Medical Examination Report form (long form) with a September 7, 2021, compliance deadline. The updated form...
Deadline for Updated Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (CCF) is August 31st
Employers and their service agents must use the revised Federal Drug Testing CCF no later than August 31, 2021. The previous version of the drug-testing form is only permitted through August 30,...
Do You Allow Your Drivers to Take Passenger with Them While They Drive?
Some companies as a way of retaining drivers will allow them to take a spouse or child along with them while they are driving. This practice has been around for years, however, you as the motor...