Two urgent causes, environmental sustainability and highway safety, are driving the U.S. government to regulate trucking and transport at a seemingly unprecedented pace.“We’re in a period marked by close scrutiny of the transport of goods and of the greenhouse gases this a...
There are a lot of things that go into calculating a CSA score. Experts talk about possible bettering of scores though more thorough training, updating equipment, and running EOBR’s to help aid in better tracking HOS. One thing that is often not heard is if there is any re...
I consistently receive questions about “probable cause,” what it is and how does it allow an officer of the law to stop or arrest truck drivers. Let’s look into what probable cause is and how it works. Probable cause is when an arresting officer has knowledge and suffici...
What does this mean to you? 3 miles, 2 miles, or less then a mile? How will an hourly rate compare? Pat has become involved in a movement to "fix" some of the issues related to safety and driver pay. I'm not saying Pat has all the right answers, but...
My Phone’s Special Place There was a case recently where a truck driver was involved in a fatal accident. His truck was equipped with an inward facing camera. The camera showed the driver looking at his smart phone for at least 8 seconds prior to the crash. Do a little...
There was a red light at the corner less than a mile from my delivery point. It was 07:55 and according to my plan the load was scheduled to arrive at 07:00. There was right turn lane a car length or so ahead of me. The shoulder was paved. There was also a fire hydrant ...
The new MICHELIN ® TIRE CARE™ service program is a fully digital, nationwide fleet tire monitoring program to assist fleets to get the most out of their tire assets and keep them up and running with confidence. This service, available in the United States, offers comprehen...
Getting Heard There are many issues floating around Washington DC involving the trucking industry. The CSA system that is a good idea, gone bad. We have the trail lawyers attempting to raise the minimum liability insurance requirements on all truckers. There is the attem...
Pre-trip inspections are intended to improve your operation's safety and efficiency. With over 25 years experience stunt driving and stunt coordinating semi-trucks, I like to share my knowledge with others in the transportation industry about trucks and safety . Wheth...
Drivers and carriers are expected to be aware of approximately 800 separate regulated CMV safety items, any one of which could lead to a citation and associated fine. Every seasoned driver generally understands the regulations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration...