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NIOSH: Truck Stops Lack Healthy Options For Drivers
Truck stops provide basic needs for drivers, but they often lack in areas that help drivers maintain a healthier lifestyle, according to research from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Researchers visited a sample of 16 truck stops in...
Improving Driver Health
Driving a truck can make healthy living a difficult challenge but not impossible. A lack of physical activity and fast food dining can add up to a health risk at any age. Make healthy fast food choices by sticking to these simple ground rules: Eat a variety of foods...
Brake Safety Week Cites Nearly 5,000 CMVs For Violations
Nearly 5,000 commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) with critical brake violations were removed from the road during Brake Safety Week, September 16-22, throughout the United States and Canada. Law enforcement personnel conducted 35,080 inspections on CMVs throughout the...
New International CV Class 4/5 Truck Offers True Commercial-Grade Option for Growing Businesses
Watch the CV Launch Video! Navistar International Corporation 2701 Navistar Dr. Lisle, IL 60532 USA P: 331-332-5000 W: navistar.com Media contact: Lyndi McMillan, Lyndi.McMillan@Navistar.com, 331-332-3181 Investor contact: Marty Ketelaar,...
The All-New International CV Series is Here
It's here! The CV is rolling out today! The International® CV™ Series – the only class 4/5 truck designed, distributed and supported by a manufacturer that specializes in commercial trucks. The CV is designed for any vocation that requires commercial-grade...
How Drivers Can Impact Tire Cost and Tire Safety
Next to Fuel, Tires Have Been and Will Continue to Be the Number One Maintenance Issue Facing Fleets Today Drivers can have an enormous impact on your tire expenses and their safety during a pre-trip inspection as well as while they are on the road. During the pre and...
Trucking Industry Congestion Costs Now Top $74 Billion Annually
Traffic congestion on the U.S. National Highway System added nearly $74.5 billion in operational costs to the trucking industry in 2016, a 0.5 percent increase over 2015, according to research released today by the American Transportation Research Institute. In this...
Driver Shortage Once Again Ranked As Trucking Industry’s Top Concern
The American Transportation Research Institute, the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research institute, today unveiled its Top Industry Issues report, which includes the list of the top ten critical issues facing the North American trucking industry. For the second...
OMB Seeks Input on US-Canada Regulatory Reform
The Office of Management and Budget seeks public input on how the Federal Government, under the auspices of the United States-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council, may reduce or eliminate unnecessary regulatory differences between the United States and Canada. 83...
Safety Considerations Inside the Cab of Your Truck – Items Allowed and Not Allowed by Law
What Is In the Cab of Your Truck? When is the last time you looked inside the cab, body or trailer of the trucks that your drivers are operating? Over the years of inspecting and looking inside of commercial motor vehicles for the companies, Dave Helge has seen the...
Hair-Testing of Truck Drivers Will Be Allowed Under New Law
President Trump signed into law on Oct. 24 legislation aimed at combating the nation’s opioid crisis that contains provisions on hair testing for illegal drug use that have been long sought by trucking lobbies. The Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018, which passed both...
FMCSA Rule Interpretation
Question 1: May windshields and side windows be tinted? Guidance: Yes, as long as the light transmission is not restricted to less than 70 percent of normal (refer to the American Standards Association publication Z26.1-1966 and Z26.1a-1969). Question 2: May a decal...
Halloween Driving “Tricks” to Keep Everyone Safe
To help everyone bring home treats — not tragedies — follow these tips for a safe Halloween: Stay Focused - Focus on your driving. A single distraction could lead to a tragedy. Drive Below the Speed Limit - Stay well below the posted speed limit. Look for Darting Kids...
Preparing for Winter Driving Conditions
Step 1: Make sure that your truck is prepared for winter driving. Tires are the most important aspect of keeping your vehicle under control in snow and ice condition. Traction tires on the drive axle(s) of the truck with ample tread depth provides the best control in...
Winter Tips to Follow Concerning the Vehicle
Winter Tips to Follow 1. Blended fuel purchased or a diesel supplement is added to the fuel tanks as temperatures creep below 32 degrees. 2. Make sure the unit block heaters are plugged in when unit is not in use during the winter months. 3. Initial start up each day...
States Asked to Accept Older DOT Medical Certificates
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has changed its position on the use of recently expired Medical Examiner's Certificates. On October 4, 2018, the agency announced that it had told state driver's licensing agencies (SDLAs) to reject drivers'...
Idealease Safety & Compliance Seminar Pictures
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Time to Fall Back… Daylight Savings Time on November 4, 2018
Daylight savings time will "fall back" at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 4th. Make sure that all your drivers are aware that the change to daylight savings will occur. The amount of daylight will change for Caution route drivers according to their stops. An...
Regulations in Place Pertaining to Alcohol Consumption and Driving a Commercial Motor Vehicle
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations address use of alcohol by any commercial driver (>10,000lbs MGVWR) in CFR 392.5 No driver shall— Use alcohol, as defined in CFR 382.107 of this subchapter, or be under the influence of alcohol, within 4 hours before...
“Old” DOT Medical Forms No Longer Allowed, New Ones On the Way
Not only will there be no grace period for recently expired medical exam forms, but another new version of the forms is under development, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). On October 4, 2018, the agency issued a notice to medical...