Ask the Safety Rep: If a Driver is Permitted to Use a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) for Personal Reasons, How Must the Driving Time be Recorded with an ELD?
Good question! The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) do not provide a specific regulation on this matter, but the guidance in 49 C.F.R. § 395.8, ...
02/13/18
Rollovers
Tractor-trailers typically have a high center of gravity; this makes them susceptible to rollover crashes. The key to preventing rollovers is for drivers to be ...
02/06/18
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of major depression that is typically associated with the change of seasons. SAD can occur in the winter or summer ...
01/30/18
Slips & Falls
Slips are the result of a person losing balance or footing due to a lack of friction between the foot and the ground. Falls that result from slipping are the ...
01/23/18
Winter Safety
For most of the country, winter brings frigid temperatures, slippery road conditions, and treacherous walking surfaces. In the event of a possible roadside ...
01/16/18
Jackknifes
Due to winter roadways, there is an increased risk of jackknifes, but this type of loss of control crash can occur any time of the year. To avoid a jackknife — or ...
01/09/18
Time to Discuss Winter Driving Hazards
Winter is here, and truck drivers across the country must deal with extreme weather and winter driving conditions. Ice, snow, high winds, poor visibility, frigid ...
01/02/18
Maintain Business Continuity with Proactive Facility Inspections
Waiting to close the barn door until after the cows had gotten out is an old expression that motor carriers might be able to relate to if they are taking a ...
12/27/17
Avoiding Right Turn Squeeze Crashes
A right-turn squeeze crash can occur when a truck driver makes a wide right turn and leaves too much space between the truck and the curb. A vehicle behind may ...
12/19/17
Preventing Run Under Crashes
Side-impact crashes involving vehicles running under the trailer are one of the four critical crashes because they typically result in severe losses. These types ...
12/12/17