Help Identify & Stop Human Trafficking!
January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Share the warning signs to help identify and stop human trafficking! For more info, check out the Truckers Against Trafficking website.
ELD Transition Guidance
The FMCSA published this chart and an accompanying “frequently asked questions” reference to facilitate compliance with the ELD final rule. The document also provides information regarding a 90-day temporary waiver from the ELD requirement for transporters of agricultural commodities, formal guidance specifically pertaining to the existing Hours-of-Service exemption for the agricultural industry, and guidance on…
Driving a Truck in the Winter
With the first snowfall of the season already behind us, it's important to remember these tips for driving safely in the winter: Always have extra pairs of warm clothes in case of an emergency Leave a flashlight, a bag of sand or salt, extra windshield washer fluid, a windshield scraper and jumper cables in your…
DOT Drug & Alcohol Training
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the Department of Transportation require people with a commercial driver's license to adhere to alcohol and drug testing rules. To find out if you are required to take the DOT Supervisor Training, follow this Training Guide from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
DMTA and MMTA 2018 Events
The Delaware Motor Transport Association and the Maryland Motor Truck Association released their schedule of events for 2018. See below for highlighted events and visit the DMTA website and the MMTA website for more details! DMTA Events February 15 – Dinner Meeting March 15 – Dinner Meeting April 19 – Dinner Meeting May 19 –…
Prevent Lane Change Crashes
A significant number of vehicle crashes involve changing of lanes. These simple tips and reminders will help to prevent lane change crashes. Recognize the Hazards Frequent lane changes Speeding Tailgating/Following too closely Distractions Windows and Mirrors not clean or free of obstructions Poor visibility Lack of fender mounted mirrors Traffic congestion Mirrors out of adjustment…
Truck Drivers 10 Commandments of the Road
Courtesy of Great West Casualty Company, our Transportation Department would like to share the Truck Driver's 10 Commandments of the Road: Conduct a thorough pre-trip inspection of brakes, lights, tires, and other equipment before, and again periodically during, the trip. Park all personal problems at the curb when starting to drive. Observe all state laws,…
UCR Registration Delayed
The Maryland Motor Truck Association recently alerted its members that UCR registrations have been delayed. Even though Maryland is not a Unified Carrier Registration State, most of the surrounding states ARE, which would necessitate anyway driving through those states to register and pay the fees. However, the FMCSA has not finalized all the policy making…
Building Resilient Communities
The recent storms' devastating effects on Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands spotlights the importance of proper community planning, building codes and infrastructure. FEMA administrator Brock Long recently gave a prepared statement to the United States House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. “I cannot overstate the importance of focusing on investing in…
Delaware Motor Transport Association Annual Meeting
The Delaware Motor Transport Association will be holding their Annual Meeting and Safety Awards Banquet on November 18, 2017. The event will be held at the Modern Maturity Center, 1121 Forrest Avenue Dover, Delaware from 4:30 – 8:30 pm. The featured speaker will be Mark Swarbrick, Dept. Chair of Delaware Tech’s Automotive Technology Program. Mark…
