Learn from Other Truck Fleets How INFORM Safety Solves Safety Problems
INFORM Safety is easy-to-use data visualization software, available to PrePass customers at no extra charge. INFORM Safety takes the very same data that the FMCSA uses to evaluate motor carrier safety and displays it in graphics and visual images, guiding the user to the underlying root causes of safety problems — all without the tedious downloading and sorting of federal files. Does INFORM Safety work out there in the real world? Join us as we look at three cases of motor carriers using INFORM Safety to address safety issues.
Blog, SafetyTrucking Group Seeks Exemption in Hair Testing for Drug Use
Members of The Trucking Alliance already utilize hair testing for their truck drivers. They believe that hair testing can detect the “lifestyle” drug user in a way that urine testing cannot. But because hair testing is not yet federally approved these motor carriers cannot share hair test results with the clearinghouse or with other carriers. They must also continue to conduct and report urine tests.
Blog, Regulations, SafetyFMCSA Proposes Updates to Trucking Medical Examiner’s Handbook
After holding public hearings and gathering advice from its Medical Review Board, the FMCSA has posted a new, proposed Medical Examiner’s Handbook. The agency is asking for public comment by Sept. 30, 2022.
Blog, RegulationsLearn How Weigh Station Bypass Adds Up to Big Savings, Part 2
In this two-part series, we look at three common interstate truck routes and demonstrate the cumulative savings that bypassing weigh stations with PrePass provides. In the first part, we examined the western route between Salt Lake City, UT and Riverside, CA. Now we tackle a truck route in the East and another cross-country.
Blog, Business, Safety, TechnologyLearn How Weigh Station Bypass Adds Up to Big Savings, Part 1
In this two-part series, we will look at three common interstate truck routes – one in the West, one in the East, and one cross-country. Using conservative estimates of time, fuel and labor costs saved, the series will show why participation in PrePass has a cumulative impact much greater than just bypassing that one problem scale.
Blog, Business, Safety, TechnologyEliminating Distractions for New Truck Drivers
Safety is more than knowing how to drive a truck and follow the rules. Safety demands focus and attention. That means eliminating the distractions every new employee faces so that your new truck driver can keep their eyes on the road and mind on the task at hand.
Blog, Regulations, Safety