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
The Blame Game? When describing a recent collision to a friend, the first question often asked is “Whose fault was the crash?” Often times before even asking if anyone is hurt! Well, the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, or its less specific moniker DOT) also keeps track of which Read more
Did you know? It’s not just the insurance company that doesn’t want extra people in your company vehicles, the FMCSA actually prohibits non-employees from riding in Commercial Motor Vehicles, unless they are specifically named in a signed and dated authorization form. Many employers unknowingly allow such passengers, only 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? Are you one of the drivers that prefers to drive 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 of safety are numerous, so are the companies that fail Read more
GETTING IT WRONG ON THE ROAD How do you know your employees are legal to drive? Do you have an effective plan to monitor their certifications and licenses? What records do you need to keep? For how long? Do you have any leased or loaned drivers? What are the requirements Read more