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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...
Record Retention

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.  I have summarized the retention...

Be On the Defense!

Be On the Defense!

With the vaccines now in full swing, we are seeing the benefits and states and provinces are “opening” and lifting restrictions that have been in place with COVID-19.  We already have evidence that the driving habits of the general population tend to result in...

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Motorist awareness is an important component of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's comprehensive motorcycle safety program. Over two-thirds of fatal motorcycle crashes involve a motorcycle and another vehicle....

How are You Retaining Strong Fleet Drivers?

How are You Retaining Strong Fleet Drivers?

In January, the Heavy-Duty Trucking Magazine released its 2021 Economic Outlook with four items that they see will have an impact in 2021 for the trucking industry. The first one on their list is that in 2021 there will be fewer drivers available: Fewer drivers, more...

Senators Reintroduce DRIVE Safe Act

Senators Reintroduce DRIVE Safe Act

Senator Todd Young (R-IN) and a bipartisan group of seven other Senators have reintroduced the “Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act” or “DRIVE Safe Act,” in the Senate.  The bill would allow 18-20 year-olds to drive commercial motor vehicles...

Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Driver Tip Sheet

Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Driver Tip Sheet

CVSA published this tip sheet for carriers and drivers in preparation for this year’s Roadcheck that you can print off as a handout for your drivers. Question of the WeekMy driver has gone through a roadside inspection, how long do I have to keep this documentation on...

Prepare Now for International Roadcheck May 4-6

Prepare Now for International Roadcheck May 4-6

International Roadcheck Set for May 4-6 with Emphasis on Lighting and Hours of Service The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has set May 4-6 as the dates for this year’s International Roadcheck. Over that 72-hour period, commercial motor vehicle inspectors in...

FMCSA Releases More Entry-Level Driver Training Information

FMCSA Releases More Entry-Level Driver Training Information

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has released new information related to the new entry-level driver training (ELDT) requirements, set to go into effect in less than a year. With the opening of the ELDT Training Provider Registry (TPR) slated for...

Turn Around, Don’t Drown!

Turn Around, Don’t Drown!

The South has been inundated in the past month with unprecedented storms that have brought tornados, high winds, and torrential rains. Whether you are driving or walking, if you come to a flooded road, Turn Around, Don't Drown. You will not know the depth of the...

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Did you know your brain can miss seeing up to 50% of your driving environment when you talk on a cell phone? And that according to research, drivers talking on cell phones had slower reaction times than drivers with a .08 blood alcohol content. April is Distracted...

Document the Use of COVID-19 Med Card and Licensing Waivers

Document the Use of COVID-19 Med Card and Licensing Waivers

The COVID-19 pandemic led to several enforcement notices that extended expired medical cards and driver's licenses. The limited availability of vital services needed by motor carriers and their drivers led to the waivers released by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety...

2020 Vehicle Miles Down, Fatality Accident Frequency Up

2020 Vehicle Miles Down, Fatality Accident Frequency Up

With Miles Driven Remarkably Down in 2020 Vehicle Fatality Deaths Have Increased Total miles traveled by motor vehicles in 2020 were down 15% compared to 2019. However, a new report found a surprising and alarming statistic: Traffic deaths rose last year by 8% over...

Canada to Start ELD Educational Enforcement on June 12

Canada to Start ELD Educational Enforcement on June 12

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has set May 4-6 as the dates for this year’s International Roadcheck. Over that 72-hour period, commercial motor vehicle inspectors in jurisdictions throughout Canada, Mexico and the U.S. will conduct inspections on...

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