The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently announced a five-year exemption to Stoneridge Inc. allowing its aftermarket “MirrorEye” mirrorless digital camera and sensor system to be installed on trucks and buses as an alternative to traditional mirrors, as reported by Transport Topics. Currently, trucks and buses must have two outside mirrors giving the driver […]
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
In 2016, there were 3,450 people killed in motor vehicle accidents involving distracted drivers. Distracted driving can include anything from texting, to drinking coffee, to fidgeting with the navigation device. For the purposes of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is focusing on education and enforcement targeting texting, as […]
2018 TSA Safety Update for Commercial Vehicles
As terrorists around the globe see trucks as an ideal weapon of mass destruction it is imperative that the trucking industry take every precaution to combat this growing threat. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) hosts quarterly conference calls to update the industry on various threats, resources, and programs. We participated in the mid-February call. Unfortunately, […]
For Your Firm: Driver Safety Starts with Hiring! Analysis from a Safety & Compliance Manager
The operation of commercial motor vehicles presents one of the greatest risks to business operations. Anything over 10,000 lbs. moving at speeds of 65 mph, on paper, can be a recipe for disaster. This is a scenario that could, and should, keep business owners up at night. All it takes is one slip up, one […]
Winter Prep Check
The new math: 32 minus 1 equals black ice. Don’t let these comfortable summer temperatures fool you. Old Man Winter will be here soon enough and it’s time to start a winter prep check for your rig. Air-line anti-freeze, diesel anti-gel and daily air tank bleeding are your first line of defense. Check your batteries […]