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NewsJune 9, 2016

OSHA Backs Driver Fired for Refusing to Violate Safety Regs

OSHA is ordering NFI Interactive Logistics to reinstate and pay upwards of $276,000 to a driver who was fired after refusing to violate hours of service regulations to complete a delivery.

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NewsJune 6, 2016

FMCSA Rule Requires Passengers to Wear Seat Belts in Large Trucks

Passengers riding in large commercial trucks will soon be required to use seat belts when the vehicles are operated on public roads in interstate commerce.

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Articlesby Steven MartinezJune 1, 2016

Knight Keeps Drivers Covered With SmartDrive’s Video-Safety Program

After a successful pilot program, Knight Transportation has decided to install the SmartDrive event recorder system in its entire fleet to protect its drivers and coach them on improved driving habits.

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NewsJune 1, 2016

IMMI Shows Rollover Safety System in Crash Test

Safety system provider IMMI demonstrated its RollTe, side roll airbag protection system in a live demonstration on a World War II-era airstrip.

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Trailer Talkby Tom BergMay 12, 2016

Driverless Tesla vs. Parked Trailer: Owner's Fault?

Rear-underride collisions upset safety advocates because they badly hurt auto drivers and passengers. What about a front-underride incident with no driver and no injuries?

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NewsMay 10, 2016

Truck Safety Coalition Honors Industry Leaders for Safety Commitment

The Truck Safety Coalition has honored three trucking industry leaders for their commitment and dedication to fleet safety.

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ArticlesApril 22, 2016

The Time-Crunched Safety Manager

Managing safety and training in a fleet means rushing from one brushfire to another. Everyone feels the time crunch. How do you make a difference when you’re juggling priorities, switching tasks, and trying to extinguish that daily brushfire?

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ProductsApril 11, 2016

Gorilla Safety Platform Automates Fleet and Safety Management

Gorilla Safety has launched a mobile application and web-based dashboard designed to automate fleet and safety management for fleets.

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Trailer Talkby Tom BergApril 7, 2016

A Lot of Thought Went Into This Tanker

On the road last month, Senior Editor Tom Berg spotted a pneumatic tanker trailer with some non-traditional features. He shares some insight from the driver in his latest Trailer Talk blog.

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NewsApril 6, 2016

International Offers Side Roll Protection on ProStar

International Truck will now offer IMMI’s RollTek seat with side-roll protection as an option for the ProStar truck.

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