May 20, 2016
AgencyHazardous Weather
Bad weather affects us all, and it causes a great deal of trouble for truckers. From ice and snow to wind and rain, drivers encounter difficult weather on almost every trip. Techniques for handling skids and maintaining a safe distance in bad weather are important modules for your safety training program. Handling high winds, rain […]
May 19, 2016
AgencySafety Orientation
A trucking safety plan should contain a robust safety orientation for all drivers. This section covers road safety and defensive driving techniques. How to prevent accidents as well as preventive maintenance for your vehicle should also be covered. Avoiding distractions and maintaining the proper rest is also vital for the safety orientation section of your […]
April 1, 2016
AgencyMyth #4
Myth #4 It’s better to be thrown clear out of the wreckage in the event of a crash Fact An occupant of a vehicle is four times as likely to be fatally injured when thrown from the vehicle. in 2006, 217 truck occupants and drivers died when they were ejected from their cabs during a crash.
March 29, 2016
AgencyMyth #2
Myth #2 Wearing a safety belt is a personal decision that doesn’t affect anyone else. Fact Not wearing a safety belt can certainly affect your family and loved ones. It can also affect other motorists since wearing a safety belt can help you avoid losing control of your truck in a crash. It’s the law. […]
March 24, 2016
AgencyUnauthorized Passengers
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration addresses unauthorized passengers in Subpart G, Prohibited Practices-§392.60 Unauthorized Person Not to Be Transported. Under federal safety rules for commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), passengers are not allowed on CMVs (except buses) unless they are specifically authorized by the motor carrier. When the motor […]
March 13, 2013
AgencyTruck-Specific GPS
FMCSA Warns Truckers to Use Truck-Specific GPS The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has begun distributing cards to truck drivers warning them that using navigation GPS devices meant for smaller vehicles can be dangerous and could lead to trucks hitting low bridges. FMCSA posted its official recommendations on its website as a “visor card,” meant […]
March 13, 2013
AgencyMATS -2013
January 30, 2013
AgencyMYTHS’
6. EOBRs are not enforceable — roadside officers will just “wave you through.” Kraft: Kraft referenced CVSA’s North American inspectors’ championships, where he says he saw firsthand how some jurisdiction are “getting impressive with the knowledge inspectors have of these systems. The idea that you’re just going to get waved through isn’t there anymore. And inspection […]