Annual Clearinghouse Queries Due January 5, 2021
A reminder that motor carriers' annual Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse queries are due Jan. 5, 2021. Per 搂382.701, ...
12/22/20
Ask the Safety Rep: Starting an Incentive Program
An employee safety incentive program, if part of a larger risk management strategy, can enhance your safety culture. On the other hand, if not designed, ...
12/02/20
Tips to Maximize Dock Safety
Loading docks are full of hazards that can lead to a serious injury or illness. Below is a list of safe work practices to follow when working on a loading dock. ...
11/17/20
5 Ways to Improve Fuel Economy
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 ...
10/07/20
Engage Drivers to Decrease Turnover
It is no secret that the trucking industry as a whole struggles with driver turnover. On average, drivers stay with their employers for only one year, and that ...
07/27/20
Re-Emphasize Rear-End Crash Prevention
Preventing large truck crashes has been and always will be a topic of discussion motor carriers have with their drivers. Large truck crashes cost the ...
07/24/20
FMCSA's New Crash Preventability Determination Program
Contributed by Dave Osiecki, Scopelitis Transportation Consulting LLC Since the inception of the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program at the Federal ...
07/17/20
Interpersonal Skills
Interpersonal skills (aka soft skills) are character traits and behaviors we exhibit when interacting with other people. From your attitude and body language to ...
07/15/20
Share the Road
Many 鈥淪hare the Road鈥� initiatives speak to the drivers of passenger vehicles and focus on how to drive around large trucks, motorcyclists, etc. This approach is ...
07/08/20
What Motor Carriers Can Do to Prepare for Operation Safe Driver Week
From July 12-18, 2020, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is conducting its Operation Safe Driver campaign throughout the United States and Canada. ...
06/26/20