Top CSA Violations CSA Violations come in at number six on the list of top 10 concerns for the trucking industry according to the American Transportation Research Institute. For motor carriers, this issue comes in as fourth in priority, while drivers rank it as number 10. This gap shows a need to help drivers understand […]
Will Supply Chain Shortages Affect Your Company? Supply chain shortages have made national headlines for several months now, and it doesn’t look like there’s an end in sight anytime soon. This national focus has led many, including the current administration, to ask “what’s causing the supply chain issues?” The answer to this question isn’t simple. […]
A Threat to Accident Prevention While your company looks for methods of accident prevention for your drivers, some less honest people look to take advantage of trucking companies for a big payout. These scammers like to stage accidents in the hopes of settling or getting large sums during a lawsuit. This threat means safety managers […]
Trucking Industry Best Practices for the New Year As we move into the new year, it’s a good time to look forward to what can be done to improve the trucking industry. Between driver shortages and increased crash rates, things can begin to look dire. Fortunately, there are things you can do to improve driver […]
How to Successfully Complete a DataQ Appeal The idea of wading through the FMCSA DataQ system to correct your safety records may sound daunting, but with a little guidance and knowledge it’s not as complicated as it seems. You just need to understand how the system works. More importantly, you need to understand how the […]
Good News for Driver Recruitment After months of stalling from the U.S. House of Representatives, a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill barely passed on November 6, 2021. This bill could help with driver recruitment along with providing funds for infrastructure. The infrastructure bill deals with several issues, but most importantly to the transportation industry, this bill […]
Truck Safety Sensors Risk Management Thanks to nuclear verdicts, risk management is already tricky for the trucking industry, but plaintiff attorneys continue to find ways to increase your risk. You already know the importance of keeping up with CSA records and company documentation to reduce litigation risk. What you may not know is the new […]
The Challenges of Being a Safety Manager As the safety manager for your company, you have many difficulties you face daily. You balance the needs of the company, the needs of the worker, and the policies to limit litigation and regulatory fees. You are the protector in the workplace. On top of that, it’s your […]
Trucking Safety for the Win Trucking safety is an important part of running a company. Maintaining good training and records protects everyone from the owner to the drivers. Good safety programs also protect everyone on the road with your trucks. It’s that time of year when the trucking industry highlights the companies with the best […]
Celebrating Fleet Safety The trucking industry has made strides towards fleet safety over the years. Companies have increased safety training and improved record-keeping. These efforts are gaining recognition at several conferences. Thanks to this recognition, companies had the opportunity to celebrate keeping their drivers safe this year. Fleet Safety Awards were presented to highlight companies […]
