Attention Commercial Motor Carriers: Update your VMT and PU data now!
Did You Know…As a motor carrier, your Vehicle Miles Travelled (VMT) and Power Unit (PU) data from your Motor Carrier …
Stump out Foot Protection Issues
What to look for in Foot Protection OSHA says that It’s your job to make sure employees use foot protection …
Revised HOS Rules Stir Controversy
Recently revised hours of service rules for truckers are stirring some controversy. But FMCSA stands behind the changes, saying they’ll …
Prepare Now for Roadcheck 2012 (June 5-7)
Roadcheck 2012, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s(CVSA) 72-hour safety blitz, is scheduled for June 5-7, 2012. CVA sponsors Roadcheck with …
Types of OSHA Citations and How Much They Cost
If you’re cited for OSHA violations following an inspection,penalties may vary depending on the type of citation. Note, however, that …
What is the difference between the OSHA 10 hour course and OSHA 30 hour training course?
The OSHA 10/30 Outreach Training Program is Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) primary way to train workers in the …
FMCSA’s CSA website highlights each BASIC with new factsheets
FMCSA fact sheets give comprehensive understanding of CSA BASICs The Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program has just released a new …
Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for Fiscal 2010
The following is a list of the top 10 most frequently cited standards following inspections of worksites by federal OSHA. …
DOT Revises Hazardous Materials Regulations
In the July 20 Federal Register, the Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued final amendments the Hazardous Materials Regulations to make to update and clarify certain regulatory requirements. These changes become effective on August 19, 2011, however voluntary compliance before that date is authorized by the rule.