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Trucking 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, SafetyPodcast #68: Debunking Weigh Station Bypass Service Myths
Listen to this episode of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast and learn which myths about weigh station bypass service simply are not true and how they may cost you time, money and even fuel. Host Evan Lockridge talks with PrePass Regional Director Terry Maple, former superintendent of the Kansas Highway Patrol.
Blog, Podcasts, TechnologyWhat Could a U.S. Truck Speed Limiter Mandate Look Like? – Part Two
With the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration once again considering the idea of mandating speed limiters on most tractor-trailers, PrePass examines use of the devices in different parts of the world. In Part One we looked at speed limiter mandates in other countries. In this part, we review research and results in many of the more than 30 countries with speed limiters and what the future may hold there and elsewhere.
Blog, Regulations, Safety, Trucking CommunityWhat Could a U.S. Truck Speed Limiter Mandate Look Like? – Part One
The debate over speed limiters on trucks has returned. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reopened a 2016 rulemaking on the issue in May of 2022. Experience with truck speed limiters can be found in other countries, where mandates on trucks (as well as on other vehicles) date as far back as the 1990’s. In Part One we look at speed limiter mandates in other countries. In all, 30-plus countries have speed limiter mandates.
Blog, Regulations, Safety, Trucking CommunitySo What If My Truck Is a Little Overweight? Part 2.
The rationale for truck size and weight limits does not designate what those size and weight limits should be. That’s because we do live in a world of innovation. Different parts of the country and different industries see the need for regional or industry-specific truck size and weight limits.
Blog, Regulations, SafetySo What If My Truck Is a Little Overweight? Part 1.
Consider this article similar to a physician’s advice about your health as a motor carrier – including the health of your equipment and safety program. Truck size and weight affect the health of all three. Truck size and weight, as the word “and” indicates, comes in two parts. But why, in this world of innovation, do we even have truck size and weight limits?
Blog, Regulations, SafetyPrepare Your Trucks for Brake Safety Week
Brake-related violations comprise the largest percentage of all out-of-service vehicle violations cited during roadside inspections, according to CVSA. Last year’s three-day International Roadcheck data showed brake systems and brake adjustment violations accounted for 38.9% of all vehicle out-of-service violations, the most of any category of vehicle violations.
Blog, Regulations, Safety, Trucking CommunityDefending Your Truck Fleet Against Tire and Tread-Off Claims
The ghosts of tire treads past haunt the berms of interstates. The useful life runs out and the tread comes off. Amid the debris are the shards of blown tires. In congested areas, lost treads and blown tires can make contact nearby vehicles. Blown tires and lost treads can cause claims against your trucking company. Fault is not automatic. You can defend against the claims.
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