A Cheat Sheet for Roadside Inspections
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck is scheduled for May...
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The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck is scheduled for May...
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Working on and around dry van trailers can expose a driver to potential injuries, which could be...
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Flatbed trailers pose a significant number of hazards to drivers, and those hazards can lead to...
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Change is inevitable. Sometimes it is for the better and other times it may not be. However, how...
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Adapting to new technology has become the norm for motor carriers in recent years. From...
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Employee engagement is a hot topic these days due in large part to the so-called “Great...
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Roadside inspections create operational delays that may result in financial losses. Every time...
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Before pursuing new business opportunities, it is important for a motor carrier to evaluate...
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Coaching and mentoring are two different approaches to improving human performance. A mentor is...
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Spoilage and rejected loads are potential risks when hauling refrigerated loads. Various factors...
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There is an increased risk of jackknifes in winter due to icy roadways, but this type of...
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Question:How does the hours-of-service (HOS) exception work during adverse driving...
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Winter can bring frigid temperatures and slippery conditions around the truck. The key to...
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Working on and around a truck can expose a driver to potential injuries, which could be costly to...
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Planning your route in advance may seem burdensome at first, but in the long run may be worth it if...
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Road rage is a criminal offense that can result in jail time. Road rage occurs when one driver...
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How do you cut your truck insurance rates as a motor carrier? While there is no specific formula to...
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From July 10-16, 2022, the Commercial Vehicle...
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Taking a holistic approach to safety focuses on three key elements of a motor carrier’s...
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It is no secret there is a driver shortage for motor carriers. Enticing candidates to enter...
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Professionalism in the workplace benefits you, your peers, and your employer. Exhibiting...
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Great West recently had the privilege of hosting two drivers from the American Trucking...
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Managing the space around the truck is challenging. From driving in congested traffic to...
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HOW CAN I MAKE MY SAFETY MEETINGS MORE EFFECTIVE?
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Pandemic or not, we live in a VUCA world. VUCA is an acronym that stands for volatile,...
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Railroad crossing incidents have steadily declined in the United States since the early...
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As diesel prices continue to rise, motor carriers are seeking ways to reduce their fuel expenses.
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Many trucking companies have a shop on the premises, where they repair trucks they own and provide...
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Every motor carrier’s management team understands the challenge of steering the organization in...
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Stress can manifest itself in many ways and negatively affect your mood, body, and behavior....
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One of the most frustrating situations in life is not being heard by others. Conversely,...
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Every company faces the challenge of employee turnover. In the transportation industry,...
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The transportation industry has seen a significant increase in technological advances over the...
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No motor carrier ever wants to be involved in a vehicle-related incident or be pulled into a...
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People often look at the price of insurance in one of two ways: It’s a lot of money for a product...
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Wearing protective footwear while working around the truck can help prevent injuries. From...
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Equipment and cargo thefts are constant risks for motor carriers. Thieves are always on the...
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One mistake any person in a leadership role can make is to ignore or fail to realize the...
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Successful motor carriers who are subject to federal safety regulations embrace compliance as...
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Air disc brakes (ADB) are now standard for many new trucks built after 2018 and can be ordered...
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Trusting an expensive piece of company equipment and the valuable cargo inside is an act that...
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People often look at the price of truck insurance in one of two ways: It’s a lot of money for a...
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Driving in the fall creates a new set of seasonal risks for drivers. From...
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Improper lifting is a common cause of serious back injuries and could potentially lead to a...
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When an equipment failure occurs or...
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Properly managing the truck’s speed requires skill and good judgment....
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Every truck driver has a pattern to the way he or she drives. These...
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Truck stops, rest areas, and parking lots are used by criminals to prey...
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One core mission of trucking industry professionals is to reduce crashes. In order to properly...
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Summer driving presents many challenging conditions for drivers....
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),...
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Self-motivation is that force within yourself that pushes you to keep...
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Distracted driving is any activity (including fatigue and illness) that diverts your attention away...
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Situational...
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When it comes to operating a trucking company, you often don’t know about gaps in your coverage...
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Complying with the Hours-of-Service (HOS)...
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Roadside inspections are a part of the trucking industry, but drivers can...
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Source: Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has set...
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With the advent of more and more technologies competing for our attention, it is becoming more...
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Distractions are a high-risk exposure that...
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Mistakes happen. As frustrating as that may...
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Slips, trips, and falls are one of the leading causes of workplace...
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Lane change crashes may be prevented if drivers recognize the hazards that...
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Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) is an organization...
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A reminder that motor carriers' annual Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug and Alcohol...
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Loading docks are full of hazards that can lead to a serious injury or illness....
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‘Knights of the Road’ refers to a period when truck drivers had a knightly reputation for...
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A fire can be a devastating financial event for a trucking company or a driver. Modern trucks...
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Are your safety meetings effective? The traditional instructor-led approach involves one person...
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Being safety minded has its benefits for any employer. For motor carriers, however, it is crucial...
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Fuel is a major expense. Because it is a variable cost, meaning it can fluctuate...
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Contributed by John Graci, Graci Leadership Solutions, LLC
Being a leader means many things,...
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Motor carriers are not strangers to the challenges of leading a multi-generational workforce....
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At the time of this writing, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is still with us. Stay-at-home...
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Time management is an essential skill for any professional driver. Managing...
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It is no secret that the trucking industry as a whole struggles with driver turnover. On...
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Preventing large truck crashes has been and always will be a topic of discussion motor carriers...
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Interpersonal skills (aka soft skills) are character traits and behaviors we...
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Many “Share the Road” initiatives speak to the drivers of passenger vehicles and...
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Roundabouts can be dangerous for truck drivers, pedestrians, and the...
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Obesity and being overweight are two common health risks facing truck...
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Side-impact collisions between a semi-truck and train can result in devastating...
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Technology is quickly catching up to the trucking industry, and the FMCSA’s new Drug and...
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Hitting stationary objects are preventable crashes. The key to preventing such...
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Substance abuse involves more than taking illegal drugs. It also includes misusing...
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Spring has returned for most of the country, which means operations staff should take time to...
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Tractor-trailers typically have a high center of gravity, which makes them...
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Sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, and insomnia are just a few sleep disorders that affect all...
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Cold weather can increase a person’s risk of contracting a virus, such as...
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With driver turnover being an issue for most motor carriers, coupled with the lack of new...
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Having a driver...
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On April 23, 1910, in Paris, France, Theodore Roosevelt delivered a speech that would come to...
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Have you ever run a report and questioned the results? You may have looked at the report, noted...
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Fault and preventability are two terms motor carriers often confuse. The process of...
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A load can be rightfully rejected for several reasons, such as the goods were not delivered at the...
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Cargo theft and hijackings are a real danger to drivers. When out on the road,...
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Mirrors are an essential piece of safety equipment. A skilled driver knows how to...
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In today’s trucking environment, where high-dollar litigation has become the norm, driver...
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Motor carriers use the word talent to refer to employees, but this reference can include all...
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A right-turn squeeze crash can occur when a truck driver swings out into the left...
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Flatbed trailers pose a significant number of hazards to drivers, and those hazards...
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The start of school is here, and so are the seasonal hazards that increase the risk of truck...
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Great question! This...
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Truck drivers were asked to identify the driving skills they felt were most effective in...
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Have you ever noticed how people are influenced by those around them? Think of a neighborhood...
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Yes, school is back in session and that means school zone safety.
We have all heard it said,...
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Truck drivers, mechanics, and office workers were asked to identify the skills...
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In the frenzied pace of motor carrier operations, it is easy to get caught up...
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Critical crashes typically result in severe losses and can be catastrophic for everyone...
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One of the most important responsibilities a motor carrier has is to hire qualified...
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Working around the truck can be just as dangerous to a driver as getting involved in a...
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Summer is here, and a new set of driving hazards is sure to raise a driver’s stress level as...
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Great question! Unfortunately, there’s not a magic pill to resolve this issue, but motor carriers...
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There is nothing worse for a motor carrier than receiving a call that one of its drivers has been...
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Great question! Engaging and managing a geographically dispersed workforce is a challenge most...
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Rear-end crashes typically result in severe losses and can be catastrophic for everyone involved....
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The trucking industry focuses a great deal of attention on preventing large truck crashes and...
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If a hazard cannot be removed or reduced to a point it can be considered an acceptable risk,...
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Policies and procedures are necessary for high-hazard industries like trucking. They add structure...
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Managing the space around the truck is challenging. From driving in congested traffic to navigating...
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Slips, trips, and falls are leading causes of workplace injuries. No matter where you are, hazards...
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Winter is nearly in the rearview mirror, which means it is time to start thinking about spring and...
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Road rage is a criminal offense that can result in jail time. Road rage occurs when one driver...
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There is a misguided belief by some motor carriers that delaying or failing to report claims to...
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Fuel costs have traditionally been the largest line-item expense for motor carriers. According to...
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Professionalism in the workplace benefits you, your peers, and your employer. Exhibiting...
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Measuring the financial impact of a loss cannot be underestimated by motor carriers, especially...
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Aggressive driving puts you and others at risk of serious injury or death. According to the...
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Great question! The Claims Department at Great West Casualty Company has seen an increase in the...
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Stress can manifest itself in many ways and negatively affect your mood, body, and behavior. Read...
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During the winter months, most of the country is exposed to adverse weather conditions that...
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Remember in Oliver Twist when the hungry boy quietly approached his unforgiving master and asked...
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Winter driving can be dangerous. The possibility of losing control of one’s vehicle and the need to...
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Persons who sit for long periods of time, lead sedentary lifestyles, or work in high-stress...
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In the event a driver is involved in a vehicle crash, how he or she responds immediately...
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Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple, Inc., was once asked if he played a musical instrument. He...
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A boring driver meeting or orientation class is frustrating for both the trainer and the trainees....
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Healthy eating on the road is essential for maintaining a normal Body Mass Index (BMI) and helping...
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Great question! According to Part 390.15(b)(1) of CFR Title 49 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety...
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When a vehicle crash occurs, the first questions a trucking company will likely ask are: What...
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The fall season presents many unique hazards that truck drivers should be on the lookout for....
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Opening and closing trailer doors are two of the leading causes of work-related injuries for truck...
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Backing up a truck and hitting a stationary object is one of the most frequent causes of a loss for...
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Tractor-trailer fires can result in devastating losses destroying trucks, trailers, and cargo....
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Motor carriers are in a hazardous industry and face four types of loss exposures: financial,...
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Motor carriers put a lot of faith in drivers. They are entrusted with very expensive equipment,...
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Every motor carrier has a company culture that reflects the organization’s values. This culture...
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The health of your skin is vital to your overall health. Skin, the body’s largest organ, makes...
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With the increase in the volume of traffic, number of vehicle miles traveled, and deteriorating...
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One of the leading causes of a heat-related illness is dehydration. Dehydration occurs when the...
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Out-of-service enforcement for electronic logging device (ELD) violations began on April 1,...
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Summer driving presents many challenging conditions for drivers. Avoiding potential losses...
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A heat-related illness, such as heat exhaustion, heat cramps, or sun stroke, occurs when the...
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It cannot be overstated: a motor carrier’s operations staff is essential to preventing vehicle...
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Slips are the result of a person losing balance or footing due to a lack of friction between...
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Truck driving does not typically lend itself to a healthy lifestyle. Spending up to 11 hours behind...
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Summer weather can be brutal on tires and can contribute to blow-outs and other problems. As the...
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Every driver has a pattern of driving. These patterns, or habits, can be good or bad, or more...
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On January 1, 2018, the final rule went into effect amending 49 CFR Part 40. The DOT announced...
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According to a 2014 study by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the...