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U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Arrives Safely and On-Time with PrePass
System Transport, a motor carrier based in Washington state, carried the tree on a state-of-the-art Kenworth truck equipped with PrePass. The 84-foot tall White Fir nicknamed “Sugar Bear” “grew up” in the Six Rivers National Forest in California and began the 3,300-mile journey to the U.S. Capitol Building back on Oct. 29, 2021. PrePass helps make sure System Transport trucks arrive on time by allowing them to safely bypass weigh stations across the country.
BlogRecord Traffic Fatalities, Trucking Issues and Differences
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently released a report showing the largest six-month increase ever recorded for traffic fatalities. It estimated 20,160 people died in motor vehicle crashes in the first half of 2021, up 18.4% compared to the first six months of 2020.
BlogWhitepaper Tells How to Reduce Truck Toll Management Headaches
INFORM Tolling is an easy-to-use data visualization software tool that helps carriers quickly identify toll discrepancies and streamline the toll reconciliation process. Unlike the monthly mailed invoices carriers receive from multiple toll agencies, INFORM Tolling offers a single online statement, updated daily, allowing fleets to drill down on questionable toll transactions or analyze trends for operational improvement.
BlogThe Infrastructure Bill. What’s in It for Trucking?
After months of debate and negotiations, Congress passed a roughly $1 trillion infrastructure bill in November, one of the largest appropriations measures ever undertaken by Congress. And while not everyone is happy with the final version signed into law by President Biden, the legislation contains several trucking provisions worth noting.
BlogTrucking Into Canada? ELD Enforcement Deadline Set for June 2022
Transport Canada, the country’s equivalent of the U.S. Transportation Department, set a start date of June 12, 2021 to replace paper logs with electronic logging devices. The move by Transport Canada followed the required adoption of ELDs in the U.S. in 2017. But take note north of the border for differences in ELD regulations and hours of service rules.
Blog3 Things Fleet Managers Should Know About Truck Safety Enforcement Officers
You know the image: the crisp uniform, the official badge and nameplate, the wide-brimmed hat. But beyond the image, fleet managers need to know three important things about the officers who enforce truck safety. Why? Because truck safety programs don’t succeed at a fleet just because of decisions made by one person. Safety is a team effort. And that means reaching out and looking beyond their uniform.
BlogLearn About the Benefits of Truck Crash Preventability Programs
Many motor carriers delay development of crash preventability determination programs out of fear of potential liability or the lack of bandwidth to manage them. But with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration establishing an official program of its own, many carriers are giving it a second thought. Watch this PrePass webinar, “The Benefits of Truck Crash Preventability Programs.” Learn how to establish a program for your fleet and get details on the FMCSA’s crash preventability determination program.
BlogPodcast #59: Long-Time Owner-Operator Reveals His Secret to Success
Listen to this episode of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast as host Evan Lockridge talks with Tilden Curl, owner of Tecco Trucking and a member of the Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association board of directors. They discuss the mistakes Tilden made early on in his nearly 30-year trucking career, what he learned from them, and why his business is now a success.
Blog, PodcastsRecent CVSA Truck Enforcement Events – Results and Reasons
Few truck operators hope to get pulled over for an inspection. Some motor carriers may not need the attention, but the results of these CVSA activities speak to overall safety conditions on the road – which everyone faces. And those results are worthy of notice. CVSA recently announced the results of three inspection events. Here is what they learned.
BlogCritical Alert: Pay Your UCR Fees by The End of 2021
Motor carriers required to participate in the Unified Carrier Registration program have until the end of the year to register and pay their fees. Otherwise, they face penalties that include losing the opportunity to bypass weigh stations. UCR enforcement will begin on Jan. 1, 2022. The UCR fee payment deadline is Dec. 31, 2021. If you are a carrier that operates cargo-carrying commercial vehicles that cross state and/or international lines, you must have a UCR. There has been no indication that this deadline will be extended.
BlogFMCSA Rule Gives States 60 Days to Revoke CDLs, Permits for Drug Violations
Positive drug test results among commercial drivers increased 13% from a year ago, according to the latest figures from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. However, not all state driver licensing agencies are aware of these violations, and that’s a problem FMCSA is addressing with a new regulation.
BlogTrucking Image Ads Increase Teen Perception of Industry
A special trucking career focus group, aimed at learning what messages are most effective for attracting the next generation of truck drivers, yielded some interesting results. The Trucking Careers Focus group came together earlier this year by the Nebraska Trucking Association and the Nebraska Trucking Foundation, in partnership with the University of Nebraska-Omaha and the American Transportation Research Institute. The organizations were looking for ways to ease the shortage of truck drivers.
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