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Driver Shortage is Still a Large Concern for the Trucking Industry

The pressure on the trucking industry to meet America’s growing consumption increases every year. Between now and 2027, the amount of freight moved by trucks is expected to increase by 27 percent. Meeting that demand will not be an easy task for the nation’s trucking...

We Are Entering Peak Road Construction Season

Beware: We Are Entering Peak Road Construction Season Drivers should exercise heightened caution in construction zones this summer. Many states are focusing on raising awareness of work zone dangers. Share these safety reminders with your team: SLOW DOWN when...

Help Your Fleet Drivers Avoid Rear-End Collisions

Many drivers admit to following too closely when they’re in a rush—but tailgating is dangerous. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, rear-end collisions account for about 29% of all accidents in the U.S. Failing to maintain a safe following...

CVSA Operation Safe Driver Week is July 13 – 19, 2025

CVSA's Operation Safe Driver Week Is Here! The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced July 13–19 as the dates for this year’s Operation Safe Driver Week—an enforcement and outreach initiative aimed at improving driving behaviors through education,...

CVSA Brake Safety Week is August 24 – 30, 2025

CVSA Announces Dates for Brake Safety Week The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has scheduled this year’s Brake Safety Week for August 24–30. This initiative is part of Brake Safety Awareness Month, which takes place throughout August. During the annual...
Top 3 Hazmat Violations in 2021

Top 3 Hazmat Violations in 2021

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA’s) Analysis & Information (A&I) online data, the top three hazardous materials regulations violations so far this year are as follows: Package not secure in vehicle (177.834(a)) No copy of...

10 Tips for Driving Safely in Work Zones

10 Tips for Driving Safely in Work Zones

We are now in the middle of work zone season and you cannot drive anywhere without experiencing a work zone. As traffic volumes begin rebounding as COVID-19 lockdown orders are relaxed, renewed emphasis is being placed on highway work zone safety especially as higher...

Beware- It’s the Busiest Time of Year for Road Construction

Beware- It’s the Busiest Time of Year for Road Construction

Drivers should be especially cautious of construction zones this summer. States are making a concentrated effort to raise the awareness of the dangers in these zones. Here are some safety tips you can share with your drivers regarding construction zones: SLOW DOWN and...

The Heat is On!

The Heat is On!

This crazy weather continues this year and the heat is setting record temperatures across North America. 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...

Pay Attention to these A/C System Failure Warning Signs

Pay Attention to these A/C System Failure Warning Signs

When issues with your A/C system begin to occur internally, your truck will give you some warning signs. Listen to your truck and invest the time now to avoid spending more time in the shop later on. If you experience one or more of the following, you should have your...

It’s Finally Summer!

It’s Finally Summer!

FOR MANY, THE HEAT HAS BEEN HERE FOR QUITE SOME TIME With much of the U.S. experiencing unprecedented heat and drought, you’ll want to consider the following precautions to beat the heat while on the road during these hot summer months. Stay Hydrated: It’s easy to...

Hurricane Season is Here!

Hurricane Season is Here!

June 1st was the official start date of the 2021 hurricane season that runs through November 30th. If we have learned anything from prior storms, preparation is critical. Now is the time to re-evaluate emergency plans and update as needed. The information below should...

FMCSA Vision Standard for CMV Drivers

FMCSA Vision Standard for CMV Drivers

Safe driving requires a combination of good vision, adequate visual field, ability to spread attention over the field of view, and motor skills. While protecting your eyes from UV is important, let’s not forget about how well you need to be able to see overall. ...

Get Out Your Sunglasses! July is UV Safety Awareness Month

Get Out Your Sunglasses! July is UV Safety Awareness Month

Thanks to eyeandhealth.com, we found the below information to be extremely helpful to protect yourself from harmful UV rays. During the summer there is usually emphasis on protecting your skin from UV rays. But you shouldn’t forget about protecting your eyes—exposure...

FMCSA Extends COVID-19 Waivers for Another Three Months

FMCSA Extends COVID-19 Waivers for Another Three Months

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) provided a three-month extension to several emergency waivers enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Declaration and license and medical-card waivers were due to expire on May 31, 2021, after...

CVSA Announces Dates for Brake Safety Week

CVSA Announces Dates for Brake Safety Week

This year's Brake Safety Week is scheduled for August 22-28, according to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). The enforcement campaign is a part of the larger Brake Safety Awareness Month, which takes place in August. During CVSA's annual enforcement event,...

CVSA Issues Inspection Bulletin on Identifying Motor Carriers

CVSA Issues Inspection Bulletin on Identifying Motor Carriers

The Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Alliance has issued an Inspection Bulletin to assist roadside inspectors in identifying motor carriers.  The bulletin discusses use of documents and driver interviews to ensure that the inspection report, and any violations, are...

FMCSA Medical Review Board to Meet

FMCSA Medical Review Board to Meet

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Medical Review Board will meet via videoconference on May 19-20, 2021.  86 Fed. Reg. 23780 (May 4, 2021).  The MRB is an advisory committee to the FMCSA and provides the agency with input on current medical issues...

Do You Have a Driver with Other Outside Compensated Work?

Do You Have a Driver with Other Outside Compensated Work?

With ELD’s now in full swing, motor carriers feel that their hours-of-service violations have now been completely taken care of. However, there is one area of compliance that the ELD does NOT address, and that's a driver with other compensated work.  A driver with...

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