IDEALEASE NEWS
“Red Flag” Driver Violations
When investigating a motor carrier, a Safety Investigator (SI) looks at driver history for egregious violations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). These violations are sometimes referred to as Red Flag Violations and are always investigated as...
Six Most Common CSA Violations
The Truck Violation: Lighting 28% of all roadside vehicle violations last year, out of 2.4 million inspections, dealt with lights or reflective materials. Light violations are a severity point assessment of 6 CSA points and a conspicuity of reflective tape violations...
Emergency Preparedness: National Safety Month
Emergency situations can happen at any time, making it crucial that you are prepared for the unexpected long before it happens. Plan for Possible Emergencies Research and prepare for natural disasters common to your area, such as floods, earthquakes or tornadoes...
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 mandated by the FMCSA. (Attendance is free. Lunch is provided. Training...
4300 Stakebed Available for Rental
Swing by or call Nashville's Cumberland Idealease if you're looking for a 20FT stakebed truck to rent.
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 seat belt, and since that time, states across the nation have...
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 throughout the day. Adults, too, are taking advantage of the longer...
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 to operate safely at an increased level of visibility. Tips for...
The Challenges of a Driver Shortage
As we look into the future, the continued challenge of a driver shortage looms as a "perfect storm". Click Here to view a recent story in USA Today on April 28th covered this important issue in our industry. There are many variables that have an impact on the...
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 Administrator Ray Martinez. Speaking before the House Committee on...
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 North American will conduct inspections of commercial motor vehicles and...
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 Bulletin.
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: Tractor Trailer Straight Truck Review CSA monthly at www.ai.fmcsa.dot.gov...
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 carrier for 12 months. The driver is required to turn in the...
Record Retention
So how long do I have to keep records and documents that are required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations? Answer: It depends on which documents we are talking about. The record retention requirements vary greatly. Here is a summary of the retention...
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 North America will conduct inspections of commercial motor vehicles and...
Cross Referencing of Data Can Pay Off in a Big Way!
In a world now where we receive more data than ever before, it is important to not only read the data you receive but in certain situations to “cross reference” with other data you already have on file. By “cross referencing” the data you can validate the accuracy of...
Your US DOT Operating Authority May be Deactivated if You are not Updating Your Motor Carrier Information as Required Every 2 Years
Recently, I have had a number of our customers that have gone through roadside inspections informed that their US DOT operating authority has been deactivated for failure to update their motor carrier information as required every 2 years. Federal Motor Carrier Safety...
What are You Doing to Retain the Good Drivers That You Have in Your Fleet?
The American Trucking Association (ATA) recently released report indicates that the shortage of truck drivers is reaching unsustainable levels. The report indicates that the shortage of truck drivers could increase by 26,000 to reach a mind boggling high of over...
Vehicle Pedestrian Deaths are on the Increase
It's the oldest and most basic form of transportation — walking — and more people are doing more of it to get fit or stay healthy. But there's new evidence today that even walking across the street is getting more dangerous. For the second year in a row pedestrian...