by Brenda Craig | May 19, 2014 | DOT, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Compliance
With Roadcheck America and National Tire Safety Week both during the week of June 1, now is a good time to review with your drivers the benefits of conducting thorough tire inspections during daily pre and post trip inspections. With the price of diesel fuel now...
by Brenda Craig | Jan 4, 2013 | DOT, Industry News, Regulatory Compliance
Did You Know…As a motor carrier, your Vehicle Miles Travelled (VMT) and Power Unit (PU) data from your Motor Carrier Registration form, known as the MCS-150, are used to calculate your Unsafe Driving and Crash Indicator Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement...
by Brenda Craig | Oct 18, 2012 | Health and Safety Training, OSHA, Personnel Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Safety Compliance
What to look for in Foot Protection OSHA says that It’s your job to make sure employees use foot protection when there is a danger of foot injuries. That makes selecting the right protection for the hazard a priority. OSHA’s general industry foot...
by Brenda Craig | Jul 25, 2012 | DOT, Regulatory Compliance
Recently revised hours of service rules for truckers are stirring some controversy. But FMCSA stands behind the changes, saying they’ll improve transportation safety. Last December, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carriers Safety...
by Brenda Craig | May 17, 2012 | OSHA, Personnel Management, Regulatory Compliance
The United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) received more funding in 2010 to conduct investigations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and is expected to receive even more funding in 2011. The DOL’s budget for 2010 provided for 250 more Wage and Hour...
by Brenda Craig | May 10, 2012 | DOT, Industry News, Regulatory Compliance
Roadcheck 2012, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s(CVSA) 72-hour safety blitz, is scheduled for June 5-7, 2012. CVA sponsors Roadcheck with participation by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration,...
