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...
Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is a Game Changer
Technology is quickly catching up to the trucking industry, and the FMCSA’s new Drug and...
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...
What to Do If a Load Is Rejected
A load can be rightfully rejected for several reasons, such as the goods were not delivered at the...
Use Technology and Coaching to Help Change Driver Behavior
In today’s trucking environment, where high-dollar litigation has become the norm, driver...
Trucking Safety 101: Back to Basics
In the frenzied pace of motor carrier operations, it is easy to get caught up...
Practical Drift: How Human Nature Causes Policy Failure
Policies and procedures are necessary for high-hazard industries like trucking. They add structure...