Wanted: Nominations for Prominent Truck Driver Award Sponsored by PrePass
Time is running out to nominate the nation’s truly outstanding truck drivers for one of the industry’s highest honors. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is accepting nominations for the 2021 International Driver Excellence Award, sponsored by PrePass Safety Alliance.
BlogPodcast #47: Increasing Use of Onboard Truck Cameras and What’s Next?
An increasing number of fleets and owner operators are equipping their trucks with on-board video cameras. Listen to this episode of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast as host Evan Lockridge speaks with Seth Clevenger, host of the RoadSigns podcast and managing editor for features with Transport Topics, about why this is happening.
Blog, PodcastsSports and Trucking: Adjusting to the COVID World
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted many aspects of our lives. Take professional sports, for example. Who anticipated games taking place outside their standard seasons, in nearly empty stadiums and arenas? At the same time, the adjustments made by sports teams offers some guidance on the safety adjustments motor carriers can continue to make in the new world of COVID-19.
Blog, SafetySafe Trucking During Natural Disasters
When natural disasters strike, we should temper our habits with the realization that life will not be business as usual. We must flip a switch and instead think preparation, coordination and safety. That will get us through to a brighter day, untouched by the smoke of wildfires or the effects of other disasters.
BlogToll Rates, Surcharges on the Increase. Here’s How to Save Money.
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected businesses everywhere. Toll roads are no exception. According to the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association, toll facilities saw a significant drop in traffic during the first five months of the COVID-19 pandemic. And this is translating into increased talk of raising tolls and related fees. Learn how you can stay ahead of increasing toll costs
BlogTeam Communications Improve Trucking Safety
Motor carriers can improve safety through team communications. Management – equal to a daily “command center” – must set open, transparent communication among all employees as the standard. With the business goal of delivering freight safely and on time, management should underscore that safety of drivers and all employees, vehicles, freight and the public sharing the roads is a personal commitment each team member owes to the other.
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