Are You Ready? The Time Is Now - ELD Mandate Breakdown
The mandate for installing and using electronic logging devices (ELDs) in commercial vehicles...
Time to Discuss Summer Driving Hazards
Back in 1934, George Gershwin sang about “summertime, and the livin’ is easy.” That is what summer...
CVSA Brake Safety Day Date Announced
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is drumming up awareness for its Brake Safety Day on...
Real-Time Industry Apps Alleviate Driver Parking Woes
For many over-the-road drivers, finding an available place to stop or rest for the night after an...
How Leadership Can Help Prevent Rear-End Crashes
Many factors contribute to rear-end crashes and several involve the decisions made behind the wheel...
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects OOIDA’s ELD Appeal
On June 12, 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it will not hear the Owner-Operator...
Ask the Underwriter: How Driver Quality Affects Underwriting
Great West Casualty Company’s underwriting guidelines are developed using data from industry...
Communication Techniques to Prevent Driver Distraction
Driver distraction is a major concern for motor carriers because it is a common factor associated...
Avoiding Trip Injuries Around the Truck
RECOGNIZE THE HAZARDS
Environment/Equipment
- Fuel hoses
- Pallets
- Trailer straps
- Loading dock stairs
Ask the Safety Rep: Drug Testing For Motor Carriers Who Lease Drivers
What is the new drug and alcohol testing rule for motor carriers who lease drivers from a staffing...
How to Calculate Proper Following Distance Part 2
KNOW THE DEFENSE
At 65 mph, a fully-loaded tractor-trailer requires a minimum of 665 feet of...
How to Calculate Proper Following Distance Part 1
Recognize the Hazards
A key factor in rear-end crashes is improper following distance. In order to...