Hours of Service Changes Coming Soon
New Hours of service rules are going to take effect on September the 29th, 2020. Are you prepared to take advantage of these new HOS regulations? Keep reading to find out! Generally speaking, these changes appear to be pretty positive from a safety perspective as they should provide drivers additional flexibility in complying with the…
CVSA Roadcheck 2020
CVSA Roadcheck 2020 starts today! The CVSA International Roadcheck begins today and lasts for the next 72 hours. During this time period, we can expect to see a much greater law enforcement presence on the roadways as CMV inspectors will be conducting thousands of Level 1 DOT inspections. Preparing for CVSA Roadcheck in advance should…
AOBRD vs. ELD, What’s The Difference?
AOBRD vs. ELD, what’s the difference? That’s a question that many of our clients and prospects have asked us recently now that ELD D-Day is here! Hopefully, that is as anti-climatic for you as it is for almost everyone else in the industry. As you’ll see, there isn’t much difference between an AOBRD and an ELD.…
CVSA Brake Safety Week
CVSA Brake Safety Week is scheduled for Sept. 15-22 with a focus on brake hoses and tubing. Given the lackluster performance of trucks undergoing Level 1 DOT inspections during CVSA’s annual International Roadcheck back in June, we should expect similar results. That will mean about 20% of those vehicles and 4% of those drivers inspected to be…
New FMCSA Hours of Service Changes
The FMCSA has finally released the long anticipated proposed changes to the Hours of Service regulations! These changes were effective on September 29, 2020. These proposed regulatory changes appear to be wonderful and should provide much needed relief to truckers who are still struggling to manage in a world of ELD (Electronic Logging Devices). A…
Fleet Safety Management Essentials
Effective fleet safety management is a critical part of any organization’s risk management planning. This is especially important because transportation related incidents account for over 40% of all fatal workplace injuries. Though a risk management approach to fleet safety can be applied to most businesses and organizations, those who operated large trucks on a regular…
What is the HOS Compliance BASIC?
The HOS Compliance BASIC is one of the most important CSA BASIC scores and it deals with violations of the FMCSA Hours of Service Regulations. Hours of Service violations are some of the most common among all motor carriers. Do you want to have a better chance at avoiding DOT fines and higher insurance premiums?…
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