Leading safety management system that brings current industry news that your company to use to stay updated & informed in todays fast pace world.
Compliance is mandatory in the trucking industry. But when it’s not clear how to move the numbers, it’s hard to stay energized and inventive. The good news is, with the tools and tactics of online training and with Infinit-I Workforce Solutions on your side, you can simplify, get off the hamster wheel, and see improvement.
Safety compliance is one of the key components of a successful strategy in trucking. But it’s still common for companies to struggle when getting drivers on board. What’s behind the resistance?
Earlier this year, the FMCSA began an audit of medical examiners on their National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners. Launched in 2014, the registry made available a list of physicians certified to perform full medical examinations for truck drivers and issue valid medical cards in order to meet DOT requirements. Find out the DOT response to medical examiner fraud.
Many trucking companies maintain a fleet of geographically dispersed drivers, spread over the U.S. or North America. This can mean major business benefits and a wide network of carrier relationships, but also comes with its own set of problems when it comes to communications and driver training. This is where online training becomes an ideal solution.
The U.S. Department of Transportation is reviewing its drug policies in light of marijuana legalization. And it looks as if the policies are about to get tougher.
In California recently, there have been efforts to legally classify some independent contractors as employees. Some verdicts determined that contractors who were asked to perform the role of an employee in specific ways should also receive employee benefits, including payroll taxes and health insurance.
The trucking industry can be a risky business. Every business has moving parts, but the moving parts for the trucking industry weigh several tons and are rolling down the road at 60+ mile per hour.
You also have the financial risk that includes millions of dollars in cargo, plus significant health and safety hazards to deal with. These risks can lead to devastating financial losses if you are not careful.
So, how can you manage and mitigate risk associated with your industry? The best answer is improved safety practices and proper documentation.
We’re listening. The Infinit-I Workforce Solutions team is always working hard to make sure the training technology your company needs is the technology we provide. We are excited to announce that we’ve recently added a few things to our system that we think you’re really going to love.
Welcome to July, folks! Fleet safety directors know what summer means. And we’re all preparing for hot, hot summers and crazier weather than usual. Our driver safety tips will help you prepare for this summer’s hottest weather and keep your drivers healthy and happy.
Reducing accidents in the trucking business is an easy decision — not in how you’re going to do it, but in the fact that you need to. Four ways to reduce accidents now begin with keeping the urgency of the task in front of you.
