Commercial drivers crossing the border into Canada are being asked by Canadian officials to divulge personal email addresses and cell phone numbers, a new initiative to slow the spread of COVID-19.
July 5, 2020
J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. have developed new training to help drivers understand the revised requirements under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s new hours of service rules, which will take effect September 29, 2020.
July 1, 2020
Samsara announced several new safety features that bring artificial intelligence (AI) into the cab and offer more advanced reporting tools for safety managers.
July 1, 2020
The Fleet Advantage Safety First Program aims to help transportation fleets upgrade into newer trucks with advanced safety features.
June 30, 2020
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) awarded National Carriers’ Director of Safety/Compliance Jill Maschmeier as the 2020 TCA Safety Professional of the Year — Clare C. Casey Award recipient.
June 29, 2020
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) will be offering a three-week series of free online video conference webinars in July for fleets that use mounted tire programs and the commercial tire dealers who provide those services.
June 29, 2020
Trucks are becoming ever more connected, with tools like telematics systems tracking every move.
June 29, 2020
Access this eBook to learn about 10 actions you can take today to avoid skyrocketing insurance premiums and be prepared for the next conversation with your insurance broker.
June 29, 2020
The high costs of legal settlements and “nuclear verdicts” have made it harder for fleets to get affordable insurance, but motor carriers can beat those trends with technology, tightly run safety programs, and intelligent risk financing.
June 26, 2020
In an effort to ensure commercial vehicles are operating safely on state highways, the Arizona Department of Transportation has expanded its use of technology that screens moving trucks for weight and identifying information.
June 26, 2020
The trucking industry has done better than the broader population at avoiding COVID-19, but there are still frightening health-related concerns on the horizon.
June 26, 2020
In response to the increasing daily rates of COVID-19 cases in a number of states, governors from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut have banded together to implement a new set of travel restrictions, but essential workers such as truck drivers are exempt.
June 25, 2020
There’s no magic wand for creating a safety culture within your trucking organization, but two fleets shared their own secrets to success June 24, during the Truckload Carriers Association’s Virtual Safety and Security Meeting.
June 25, 2020
With an ever-increasing number of states legalizing marijuana, the trucking industry has little data on how marijuana affects drivers, according to Darrin Grondel, vice president of traffic safety and government relations at the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility.
June 24, 2020
Federal regulators have introduced a series of waivers in response to COVID-19, to ensure that freight continues to move south of the border. Now they’re looking at whether selected waivers could become a permanent fixture.
June 24, 2020