Protecting Parked Equipment from Fires
A fire can be a devastating financial event for a trucking company or a driver. Modern trucks...
Try blended learning to improve safety training
Are your safety meetings effective? The traditional instructor-led approach involves one person...
Post-pandemic planning
At the time of this writing, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is still with us. Stay-at-home...
FMCSA’s New Crash Preventability Determination Program
Contributed by Dave Osiecki, Scopelitis Transportation Consulting LLC
Since the...
Interpersonal Skills
Interpersonal skills (aka soft skills) are character traits and behaviors we...
Understanding the risks of obesity
Obesity and being overweight are two common health risks facing truck...
Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is a Game Changer
Technology is quickly catching up to the trucking industry, and the FMCSA’s new Drug and...
Combatting Substance Abuse
Substance abuse involves more than taking illegal drugs. It also includes misusing...
Employee Fatigue is a Risk That Can be Managed
Sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, and insomnia are just a few sleep disorders that affect all...
What Message Is Your Driver Screening Sending to Applicants?
With driver turnover being an issue for most motor carriers, coupled with the lack of new...
Ask the Physical Damage Claims Adjuster
WHAT TOWING RISKS EXIST IF MY TRUCK IS IN AN ACCIDENT AND I HAVE SPLIT COVERAGES?
Having a driver...