Roadside inspections are a part of the trucking industry, but drivers can play a big role in determining the frequency with which they occur. Great West Casualty Company provides us with three factors that commonly trigger roadside inspections—the environment, meaning periods of increased inspections; the condition of the truck, both inside and out; and the…
Although truck driving poses a challenge when it comes to healthy living and eating, it isn’t impossible. Drivers should maintain a healthy lifestyle in order to stay focused and safe on long hauls. Read these tips below from Driving Healthy: Add Exercise to your Daily Routine Check online apps for workout plans; these are often…
With the arrival of summer, trucking operations staff should refresh their knowledge of seasonal hazards that come with this time of year and remind their drivers as well. Great West Casualty Company offers a great list of common summer travel hazards: Distractions. Distractions inside and outside the cab reduce a driver’s ability to perceive hazards…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently delayed the compliance dates for part of its medical examiner’s certification integration rule until June 22, 2021. The rule will allow for the electronic transfer of medical examiners’ certificates between the FMCSA, state licensing agencies and the commercial driver’s license information system in an effort to streamline the driver…
Cargo theft affects businesses across the globe and is recently becoming more of a major threat. Beyond the direct cost of the stolen goods, missing cargo can have far-reaching supply chain implications. Criminals are out to make a fast buck, so any products could be targeted. According to Freight Watch International, in the United States,…
When an emergency situation occurs, states have the ability to rescind FMCSA Safety Regulations in areas directly affected. This flexibility can be extremely helpful for transporting supplies to those in need by allowing motor carriers to travel into the state without paying the Temporary Operating Authority Registration fee. Tropical storm Alberto in the southeast, was…
Self-driving trucks can offer a number of benefits to motor carriers, such as increasing capacity, improving safety and attracting younger drivers. But, even as companies like Ford, Tesla, Google and Uber continue to advance autonomous technology, these vehicles will have to overcome a number of roadblocks before they’re ready for widespread use: Public perception—Advanced sensors…
Pattern driving can bring good and bad habits to the forefront. Did you know that drivers who have repetitive routes can naturally gain a comfort level behind the wheel that causes them to let their guard down? This loss of focus can cause operators to be unaware of the hazards that can lead to crashes.…
Delaware’s SuperTech/Trailer Tech Competition & Truck Driving Championships will be held THIS SATURDAY, May 19th at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington, DE. Opening ceremonies begin at 9:00am and the event consists of 9 classes of competitions! Check out the DMTA website for more information!
Commercial fleets need to maintain a workforce of loyal, qualified drivers in order to succeed. But recently, increased demand for freight volume has highlighted an ongoing driver shortage that’s left many motor carriers operating under capacity. In order to ensure that your business is attracting and retaining talented drivers, you need to evaluate how the…
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