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Ever think about how many times a day on your route you cross a train track? Most of the time we take for granted that there is not a train coming and proceed crossing the track. Take time to download the driver’s guide and take the safety quiz for professional...

We are now in the middle of the hurricane season that could produce storms that could drop up to 30+ inches of rain. It is a good time to discuss with your drivers about flooding and the fact that road conditions can change rapidly with flash floods. Each year, more...

With the ever growing amount of social media, it is not surprising there have been several deadly incidents involving people making videos near railroad tracks. The national nonprofit rail safety education group Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) has released a new...

Are automatic brake adjusters are required? How to verify that your ABS is working. What is your regulation brake stroke limit? How to identify chaffed or worn hoses What is a PBBT inspection? Answers to these questions can be found on the CVSA website. Originally...

Brake Safety Week is September 16-22 CVSA-certified enforcement personnel will conduct roadside inspections on commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week, Sept. 16-22, in order to identify and remove...

The likelihood of a future crash can be quantified statistically using a truck driver's behaviors, according to the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) Crash Predictor Model. ATRI recently released the third edition of its analysis. The study: Uses two...

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Although only 15% of vehicle miles are clocked between 7pm and 7am, according to a recent study, they account for almost a third of road injuries and deaths. There's no doubt that driving in the dark is more dangerous, than during daylight hours. In fact, it has been...

Night vision is the ability to see well in low-light conditions. As we age, we have greater difficulty seeing at night. A 50-year-old driver may need twice as much light to see as well as a 30-year-old. At age 60 and older, driving can become even more difficult,...

Headlamps should be on about an hour before dusk. This makes it easier for you to see as the sun sets, but also makes you more visible to other drivers. Of course, during times of bad weather, consider using your lights regardless of the time of day. Thunder storms,...

A properly performed Pre-trip Inspection will allow the driver to verify their vehicle is safe for driving at night and reduce the risks of getting stranded alongside the road! Here is some advice to consider before turning the ignition: Properly aligned headlights...

Year after year, one of the top violations for commercial motor vehicles is having inoperable lighting. An inoperable vehicle lamp gives the appearance that a vehicle is not being optimally maintained. Lamp failures are easy to spot, even from afar, and while a...