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Trucking is a dangerous job ... and it's our own fault
Regardless of how hard a customer pushes us for an aggressive delivery timetable, we cannot permit shortcuts or unduly pressure drivers.
January 14, 2021
Business
Early ELD analysis shows uptick in certain HOS violations since new regs, dip in 30-min. break flags
A before-and-after analysis of driver logbook data by EROAD shows the preliminary impacts of the FMCSA revised hours-of-service rule. See CCJ for details.
November 18, 2020
Business
Channeling safety: Fleets change data strategies to reduce risk
How have events in 2020 acted as a catalyst for fleets to revisit their data strategies for driver safety and FMCSA compliance? Read CCJ to find out.
November 16, 2020
Perspectives
PSP reports and their value to fleets
Pulling PSP reports is an affordable way to go above and beyond what is required for safety, and while it may seem like enough of a challenge to simply keep up with the minimum requirements for compliance, I try my best to go the extra mile when possible to keep our safety record in good condition.
November 9, 2020
Business
To help smooth inspections, Omnitracs and EROAD help update guidelines on ELDs records transfers
The companies' efforts have resulted in an updated CVSA’s Inspection Bulletin on U.S. Electronic Logging Devices. Find out more information here on CCJ.
October 28, 2020
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Business
Drivers on many days might be able to skip 30-minute break under new HOS regs
Under the new FMCSA hours of service regulations, the mandatory 30-minute break can be taken during any status that isn't on-duty driving. Details on CCJ.
September 28, 2020
Business
Starting next week, drivers will be able to pause their 14-hour clock under new HOS regs — here’s how
The updated hours of service rule will offer drivers the option to pause their 14-hour on-duty clocks for periods of several hours per shift. Details on CCJ.
September 21, 2020
Business
Commentary: Tips for preparing drivers for roadside inspections
One of the most important things you can do to ensure a smooth interaction during a roadside inspection is to have a good preventive maintenance program.
September 18, 2020
Business
New hours of service rule takes effect in just two weeks — Here’s a primer on what’s changing
Get an overview of what's changing with the new hours of service rule taking effect on Sept. 29, 2020. Details on CCJ.
September 15, 2020
Business
Getting blitzed: Lighting violations continue to place trucks out of service
Pre-trip inspections can help identify issues with lights on the trucks in your fleet. To keep your trucks on the road, follow these five steps on CCJ.
September 3, 2020
Business
Getting blitzed: Cargo securement violations can turn deadly
The top five violations for the annual CVSA blitz are failure to prevent shifting/loss of load; failure to secure truck equipment; damaged tie downs; insufficient number of tie downs; and loose tie downs.
September 2, 2020
Business
Getting blitzed: Accounting for more than 80% of OOS violations last year, driver requirements the target of this year’s Roadcheck
Education and preparation are what truck drivers should focus on most this year to avoid OOS violations as the CVSA plans to crack down on driver requirements.
August 31, 2020
Business
At roadside, inspectors are asking more drivers, fleets to transfer e-log data remotely
An FMCSA official advises fleets to make sure drivers know how to do a data transfer so that inspections go smoothly. See the details in CCJ.
August 28, 2020
Business
With expanded authority, FMCSA ramps up offsite compliance reviews of motor carriers
As part of the COVID-19 emergency declaration, the FMCSA in increasing the number of offsite compliance reviews of motor carriers’ records and safety practices.
August 25, 2020
Business
Changes in workforce shift fleet demand for compliance outsourcing
During the coronavirus crisis, fleets have outsourced more office tasks for compliance and asked providers for help to analyzing their data. Read CCJ for more
June 17, 2020
Business
Under new HOS regs, many short-haul fleets likely to curtail ELD use
According to research from last October, nearly two-thirds of short-haul fleets said they would not use ELDs when FMCSA’s new hours of service rule takes effect.
May 18, 2020
Business
DOT makes hours reforms final, new regs will take effect later this year
The final rule expands split-sleeper options available to drivers and adds flexibility to the 30-minute break requirement, among other changes.
May 14, 2020
Business
Roadcheck postponed as coronavirus pandemic continues
Due to the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, the annual CVSA Roadcheck for 2020 has been postponed to an undetermined date. More information here on CCJ.
March 25, 2020
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