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Preventing Losses Through Regulatory Compliance
Those working in the transportation industry might rank regulatory compliance as their least favorite thing to do, right up there with getting a crown at the ...
04/10/18
Spring Driving Hazards
Drastic weather changes, increased traffic, and the temptation to get out and get moving are springtime hazards drivers must prepare for. Drivers must be able to ...
04/03/18
Crashes Do Happen: Tips on Driver Conduct at a Crash Scene
At some time in the future, you may be involved in a vehicle crash. These situations can be stressful and confusing. Before these situations occur, it is ...
03/30/18
Elements of a Successful Safety Culture
Culture is a term used often when discussing organizational development, but what is it? Simply put, culture is the shared values and beliefs that govern how ...
03/13/18
Summary of the ATRI "Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking" 2017 Report
Every year since 2008, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has published 鈥淎n Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking.鈥� Last year鈥檚 report ...
03/12/18
Ask the Liability Adjuster
Why is on-time reporting of liability claims important? The primary reasons for timely reporting are to protect the interest of the trucking company and driver ...
03/06/18
Tips on Continuous Improvement Initiatives
Change is a constant in the trucking industry. From hours-of-service changes, the ELD mandate, and other proposed regulatory changes, this state of flux requires ...
02/27/18
Does Your Company Brand Attract Quality Drivers?
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) publishes a top ten list each year of industry concerns based on surveys conducted with trucking executives. ...
02/20/18
Ask the Safety Rep: If a Driver is Permitted to Use a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) for Personal Reasons, How Must the Driving Time be Recorded with an ELD?
Good question! The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) do not provide a specific regulation on this matter, but the guidance in 49 C.F.R. 搂 395.8, ...
02/13/18
Rollovers
Tractor-trailers typically have a high center of gravity; this makes them susceptible to rollover crashes. The key to preventing rollovers is for drivers to be ...
02/06/18