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      May 26, 2016 2:09:17 PM

      Test Time: Top 10 Road Test Tips

        Giving a road test to an applicant seeking employment can be one of the best ways to determine whether the individual will be a safe hire. When conducting a road test, you can spot poor driving habits that may translate into serious crashes if the behaviors are not corrected.
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      May 12, 2016 11:34:48 AM

      Refrigerated Carriers: Regulation Temperature Sensitive Loads

      Refrigerated carriers have the option of running their refrigeration units in two modes; "continuous" and "start stop". Recently there has been an increase in losses from the use of the "start stop" mode  by carriers wanting to conserve fuel costs. The only sure way to keep temperature-sensitive loads at the optimum temperature is to have the refrigeration unit set on "continuous."
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      Mar 24, 2016 2:23:48 PM

      Ask a Safety Rep: What is Respiratory Protection?

      QUESTION:   What is Respiratory Protection? ANSWER: Respiratory protection, including a NIOSH-certified respirator, is designed to protect employees from harmful airborne agents. For motor carriers that haul commodities categorized as inhalation hazards, such as Anhydrous Ammonia, they may be required to provide respiratory protection to drivers and employees who may be exposed to such hazards.
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      Feb 25, 2016 12:43:37 PM

      Driver Safety Programs: Save Money By Reducing Crashes

      It is no secret that crashes are largely preventable and are often caused by driver error. By implementing a driver safety program at your company, you can greatly reduce your risk while protecting your company’s bottom line.
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      Jan 7, 2016 11:00:00 AM

      Top 10 Critical Issues Facing the Trucking Industry

      ATRI unveiled its list of the top ten critical issues facing the North American trucking industry at ATA's Management Conference and Exhibition in October. For the third year in a row, the industry ranked the Hours-of-Service (HOS) rules as its top industry concern.  For the past two years, major HOS impacts on supply chains were the impetus behind the first place ranking.  In this year's survey, carriers and drivers voiced their concern over the uncertain future of the current suspension of the rules.
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      Dec 31, 2015 11:00:00 AM

      CSA/SMS Under Control? Now It's Back to the Basics

      Like most carriers, you probably spent a lot of time analyzing, modifying, and conquering your Safety Measurement System (SMS) results over the past couple of years. Now, as you look around feeling pretty good about yourself and your company, you may notice that something has been missing.
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      Dec 10, 2015 11:00:00 AM

      Even the Great Ones Watch the Game Tape

      You’re pretty good at your job, and you’ve been doing it for years. How crazy would it be if your boss one day said, “let’s take a look at the tape from yesterday’s meeting…let’s see what we can improve on.”
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      Oct 8, 2015 11:00:00 AM

      Ask a Safety Rep: Can I Use Retreaded Tires on the Steer Axle?

      QUESTION: Can I Use Retreaded Tires on the Steer Axle? ANSWER: No Per FMCSR Part 393.75(e), a regrooved tire with a load-carrying capacity equal to or greater than 2,232 kg (4,920 pounds) shall not be used on the front wheels of any truck or truck tractor. Buses are restricted from operating with regrooved, recapped, or retreaded tires on the front wheels regardless of load-carrying capacity.
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      Sep 10, 2015 11:00:00 AM

      Security Alert: 3D Printing - Counterfeit High Security Bolt Seals

      The following alert was received from the Pharmaceutical Cargo Security Coalition...Swiss Freight Forwarding and Logistics Company provided heightened awareness of a new high tech method of counterfeiting security seals.
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      Aug 20, 2015 11:00:00 AM

      Brake Safety Week: September 6-12, 2015

      Properly functioning brake systems are crucial to safe commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operation. CMV brakes are designed to hold up under tough conditions. But, they must be inspected and maintained carefully and consistently, so they operate and perform properly throughout the vehicle’s life. Brake Safety Week is an annual outreach and enforcement campaign designed to improve commercial vehicle brake safety throughout North America.
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