The Trucking Association of New York State (TANY) launches an educational safety initiative to raise awareness and encourage changes in behavior among, pedestrians, bicyclists, truck and vehicle drivers and other road users in New York City. The campaign, “Street Smart,” offers critical information and guidance with the goal of saving lives and improving safety on NYC […]
Safety Bulletin: Winter Driving Tips
Remember these winter driving tips to help keep you, your drivers, and others safe on the roads: Ice on your windshield means ice on the road Keep an eye on the temperature Look for spray coming from other vehicles There is no load worth your life Watch for warning signs Carry supplies Do not follow […]
Across the Pond
New York Truck Stop talks “Across the Pond” with #LondonBusWatch I’m honoured to speak with New York Truck Stop Radio about the systemic danger posed by London’s ‘Big Red Buses’ which operated under the control of Transport for London (TfL), a public agency chaired by Europe’s largest city’s Vision Zero Mayor Sadiq Khan. #LondonBusWatch is […]
FMCSA Revises Regulations Governing the Lease and Interchange of Commercial Buses
Commercial bus operators received some welcome news as the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced a final rule that revises the agency’s regulations governing the lease and interchange of commercial buses. This is estimated to save millions in regulatory costs, without compromising safety. FMCSA’s final rule: Revises the definition of […]
Operation: Safe Driver Week
So, considering this week, October 15th through 21st, has been deemed by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) as Operation Safe Driver Week, it’s a great opportunity to discuss the importance of safety training as it pertains to the operation of CMV’s. Enforcement will be out in full force this week targeting what they consider […]