Brake Safety Week: September 6-12, 2015
Properly functioning brake systems are crucial to safe commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operation....
Stay Cool. Best Practices for Refrigerated Cargo
Below are some tips of the trade when dealing with refrigerated cargo:
- Does the trailer need to be...
Complacency 101: The Cause and Cure
The commitment from management is to provide a working environment free from unsafe conditions that...
Intrastate vs. Interstate: Which is Which?
Part 390.5 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) defines interstate and...
Cargo Theft Prevention Tips: Don't Let It Happen to You
Cargo theft continues to plague the transportation industry. It may seem that cargo theft is a...
Planning for Emergencies: Always be Prepared
In 2010, a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake centered in Chile, created power outages, landslides,...
Why Front-Line Management Must Support Safety
Building an organizational culture that supports safety is no easy task. This is especially true in...
How to Minimize the Hazards of Welding Operations
Whether it is a large motor carrier with several experienced welders in the shop, or a small...
Taking Pictures at the Scene of a Collision: Bad or Good Idea?
Truck drivers involved in a crash, either preventable or non-preventable, have many...
To Swerve or Not to Swerve: That is the Question
The Answer: Don't Swerve
Loss-of-control crashes are sometimes the result of trying to avoid...
Be Good to Yourself: How to Avoid Back Pain
Get back to the basics
Sprains and strains to the muscles, tendons and ligaments, and injury of...
Ask a Safety Rep: What's Included in Post-Collision Testing?
QUESTION:
My driver was involved in a recordable collision and the hospital took blood in lieu of...