IDEALEASE NEWS
First Day of Summer and the Heat is ON
What Are You Doing to Protect Your Employees From Heat Stroke and Exhaustion? These conditions are created when our body is unable to regulate our heat production at a safe level. First, we need to make all of our employees aware of the signs and symptoms for these...
All Heat-Related Illnesses Are Preventable!
What can you do to prevent them? • Use Common Sense!• Limit your exposure to direct sunlight as much as possible.• Drink more fluids (non-alcoholic); do not drink fluids that contain caffeine or large amounts of sugar. Sport drinks are good as they replace...
TRALA Driver of the Year: Roger Gaines
Roger Gaines was appreciative to be awarded the TRALA (Truck Rental and Leasing Association) Driver of the Year award.
CPR Steps: Learn How to Save a Life: National Safety Month
As part of National Safety Month, here are steps you can follow to perform CPR. From the Red Cross: CPR Steps Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can help save a life during a cardiac or breathing emergency. However, even after training, remembering the CPR steps and...
Are you Safe for Life? It’s National Safety Month
The National Safety Council and thousands of organizations across the are raising awareness of what it takes to stay Safe For Life. Observed annually in June, National Safety Month focuses on reducing leading causes of injury and death at work, on the roads and in...
FMCSA Offers Clarification on Personal Conveyance and Agricultural Exemption
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is clarifying - through regulatory guidance - two points of confusion surrounding the agency's hours-of-service rules: the 150-air-mile agricultural-commodity exemption and the personal-conveyance provision. In...
“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...