Part 1 You’ve probably heard another driver say something like” I have a target on my back! I get pulled over all the time!” It may be their fault, or it may be due to other drivers in their company....
Read morePart 2 The previous article, “DOT Defense Part 1”, started with the premise of having a good hiring policy to help lessen the impacts of Roadside inspections. In Part 2, we will continue to play defense, but from a different...
Read morePart 3 The previous article, “DOT Defense Part 1”, started with the premise of having a good hiring policy to help lessen the impacts of Roadside Inspections. Part 2 was about the drivers’ actions before getting on the road. In...
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In safety-sensitive industries such as construction, manufacturing, warehousing, healthcare, and energy sectors like oil and gas, power generation, and utilities, impairment on the job can have serious consequences. Reduced reaction time, poor judgment, and lack of focus don’t just affect Read more
There is nothing like the feeling of being in circumstances outside of your control – and no season consistently brings that feeling like Winter. Whether you hit a patch of black ice going 65 mph, slide through an intersection, Read more
Did you receive a violation from the FMCSA? Do you have reason to believe it’s incorrect? Was your driver involved in a crash that was non-preventable? As most drivers know, there are a myriad of rules and regulations for truckers Read more
Trains, Planes, and Automobiles! While mentioning the DOT (Department of Transportation) one could be forgiven for assuming the discussion is about semi-trailers, but this wasn’t always the case. Established in 1966 by President Lyndon Johnson, its conception was to Read more
We’ve all done it – driving through a town, past a landmark or traffic signal, and then later asking yourself, “did I already drive past that”? Do you find yourself getting a little drowsy in the early afternoon? Read more
■ 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 On December 18 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to promote research into medical marijuana and similar products, noting that such research is currently hampered by marijuana’s classification as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Read more
“If you don’t want someone else telling you how to run your business- then don’t give them a reason to be there.” Building a good safety culture is an investment that ALWAYS pays off. The benefits of a healthy culture Read more