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 productivity — they increase the risk of injuries, property damage, Read more
Is the Minimum Enough? In the world of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (referred to hereafter as “DOT”) there are many “Minimums”; these minimum standards are a good requirement for compliance but an ineffectual guard for keeping your drivers and your business truly safe. A company that follows only Read more
From May 12–14, inspectors across the U.S., Canada and Mexico will be out for the CVSA’s 72-hour International Roadcheck! During these three days, commercial motor vehicles and drivers will be stopped at weigh stations, inspection facilities, and temporary roadside locations to make sure everyone is operating safely and legally. Most Read more
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. Regardless of why we get pulled over, it always costs Read more
Part 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 angle: The driver’s actions before getting on the road. As Read more
Part 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 Part 3, we will continue to play defense, looking at Read more
Trailers are used across many industries, from construction and landscaping to delivery and equipment transport. Because of this, many business owners eventually ask the same question: does my trailer need a DOT annual inspection? In many cases, the answer is yes. When a trailer is used as part of a Read more
For anyone operating commercial vehicles, a roadside inspection is a routine part of life on the road. These inspections, conducted by state or federal authorities like the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), are designed to make sure vehicles are safe, drivers are qualified, and public roads stay accident-free. While 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, or are stuck in a snowbank on the side of 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 and it’s tough to stay on top of them all. Read more