by Kerry Simmons | Aug 15, 2015 | Craig Safety News, DOT, Regulatory Compliance
Some States Delay Releasing Driver MVRs after Medical Exams Companies are reporting that a number of states are not releasing drivers’ motor vehicle records in sufficient time for carriers to make the verifications required for CDL drivers. Under 49 CFR...
by Kerry Simmons | Aug 4, 2015 | Craig Safety News, OSHA, Regulatory Compliance
OSHA Clarifies Employers’ Responsibility to Maintain Accurate Injury and Illness Logs OSHA has issued a proposed rulemaking clarifying the ongoing obligation of employers to make and maintain accurate records of work-related injuries and illnesses. July 28, 2015 Sandy...
by Kerry Simmons | Aug 3, 2015 | Craig Safety News, DOT, Industry News, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Compliance
Jack Van Steenburg, spoke recently at the National Safety Council event in Paradise Valley, AZ. As FMCSA Assistant Administrator and Chief Safety Officer, he shared several important points that will potentially will or already are affecting the trucking now and in...
by Kerry Simmons | Aug 3, 2015 | DOT, Industry News, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Compliance
Mid-year DOT update: Regulations 2015 As we move into the 3rd quarter of 2015, the trucking industry needs to take stock of the Mid-year DOT update: Regulations 2015. These are the initiatives of the FMCSA and where we stand in regard to them. This article from Fleet...
by Kerry Simmons | Aug 3, 2015 | Craig Safety News, DOT, Industry News, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Compliance
Distracted Driving – It’ll Cost You. Most of us can’t honestly say we have NEVER texted or looked at a text while driving, even though we know how deadly this practice has been proven to be, but trust me.. Distracted Driving – It’ll cost you! It is always...
by Kerry Simmons | Aug 3, 2015 | DOT, Industry News, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Compliance, Safety Programs
With Operation Air Brake or National Brake Week coming up September 6 thru 12, 2015, it is a great time to go over the recommended step-by-step approach to brake maintenance provided by Truckinginfo.com and Haldex, a nationally known and respected developer and...