Recent guidance released by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) clarifies the electronic documents that can be presented during roadside inspections. In many cases, electronic documents required by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) are acceptable during roadside inspections and compliance reviews. However, there are some exceptions to this rule, and various documents must be…
Operation Safe Driver Week—an annual campaign conducted by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)— took place from July 11-17, 2021. This year’s focus was on speeding. During the week-long initiative, law enforcement officers across North America stopped 46,058 passenger vehicles and commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers engaging in dangerous driving behaviors. The Purpose of Operation…
Let’s Talk Telematics – Tools To Help Reduce Liability Costs And Minimize Claims Jared Collier is a Deeley client, Vice President of AIM Transport, and winner of several carrier safety awards. Here, he shares three telematics technologies to maximize your premium savings and make your operations safer. Technology tools can give trucking companies a fast-pass…
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) recently scheduled this year’s Brake Safety Week for Aug. 22-28. This annual event emphasizes the importance of ensuring sufficient brake systems in commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). Specifically, the event highlights the roles that brake maintenance and efficiency play in reducing brake-related CMV accidents on the road. The focus of…
Distracted driving is any activity (including fatigue and illness) that diverts your attention away from driving. Truck drivers must devote their full attention to driving. Any non-driving activity is a potential distraction and increases your risk of crashing. Check out the types of distractions along with defense techniques. RECOGNIZE THE HAZARDS MENTAL (COGNITIVE) DISTRACTIONS. Mental…
Understanding when your company needs to register with the Department of Transportation (DOT) for a USDOT number is very important. For industries that have commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), it can be confusing to know when you need to register with the DOT. Not only do employers need to be concerned about when they need to…
Winter weather can be unpredictable and create hazardous conditions on the road. For your drivers, these conditions make their job much more dangerous. In particular, winter driving can be especially challenging for truck and other oversized vehicle drivers where sudden, sharp movements can cause drivers to lose control. In order to prevent accidents when driving…
Motor carriers are not strangers to the challenges of leading a multi-generational workforce. Each group of workers has its own unique set of characteristics and values, which are reflected in the group’s likes, dislikes, and attitude towards work. Because of each group’s uniqueness, a one-size-fits-all leadership style may not produce the best results. Leaders must…
Fuel is a major expense. Because it is a variable cost, meaning it can fluctuate and be challenging to predict, trucking companies are always looking for ways to improve fuel economy to help keep costs down. Ask yourself if there are actions you can take to improve your driving skills and save fuel. FACTORS THAT…
The American Trucking Associations (ATA), ATA Safety Management Council (SMC), and the ATA Transportation Security Council (TSC) provided the following recommendations for professional drivers and motor carriers operating in areas of protest and social unrest. The ongoing protests across our nation have put the trucking industry and professional drivers on the front line once again.…
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