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PrePass Safety Alliance Adds Key Communications Role
PrePass Safety Alliance, leading provider of highway safety and commercial vehicle efficiency technology, today announced the addition of Bob Trent as Vice President of Strategic Communications. A veteran communications and public advocacy professional, Mr. Trent will oversee communications, public relations and safety outreach efforts for the Alliance. This new position will partner closely with executive leadership to expand and execute corporate communications strategy.
Press ReleaseHere Are 6 Ways to Maximize Weigh Station Bypass Service
With depressed freight levels and rates due to COVID-19, plus the usual delays you can’t control – such as weather, driver retention and accidents – it is important to find additional ways to maximize your hours. Watch this webinar, “6 Ways to Maximize Weigh Station Bypass Service,” and you’ll discover…
BlogFMCSA Extends, Modifies COVID-19 Declaration and Drug Testing Waiver
Updated, August 12, 2020 – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is again extending and altering its Emergency Declaration giving motor carriers and drivers relief from specific federal safety regulations related to the hauling of COVID-19 relief supplies.
Blog, RegulationsCOVID-19 and Trucking, Part 1: Adjusting to a New Future
As the new future for the trucking comes into focus expect change in the very composition of the industry. Many smaller fleets are closing shop. After the initial consumer response to the pandemic, with restocking of shelves driving freight volumes, demand has slowed up. Gone, too, are many local businesses whose shipping needs fed the smaller fleets. Some independent truck drivers are choosing to spend time at home until the economy rebounds and freight rates rise.
Blog, Regulations, SafetyImprove Truck Safety Scores by Removing Non-Preventable Crashes from Federal Calculations
After a three-year trial, FMCSA finalized the Crash Preventability Determination Program. This new program allows motor carriers and drivers to seek FMCSA review of certain crashes and remove them from the Crash Indicator calculation if it determined the crash not preventable.
Blog, SafetyCOVID-19 and Trucking, Part 2: Adjusting to New Customers, Receivers
Fleets operating in the COVID-19 world of trucking must learn to adjust in order to survive. Their adjustments will mirror the societal changes everyone went through, from social distancing and enhanced sanitation to a workforce that no longer reports to “the office.” But for motor carriers, the changes extend to the core of their business: customers and freight.
Blog, Regulations, SafetyPodcast #43: Studies Reveal Hidden Benefits of Efficient Truck Driving
Freight rates and demand for trucking services continue to struggle due to the COVID-19 outbreak. To make up the gap in earnings, truck operators must find ways to improve efficiency and save money on fuel. Two recent real-world demonstrations reveal how to start saving time and money immediately, which can lead to a number of other benefits.
Blog, PodcastsFMCSA Extends Relief for Expiring Truck Licenses, Medical Certificates
While states diverted attention to the COVID-19 pandemic, many closed driver licensing agency offices. That left some truck drivers unable to renew their CDLs and CLPs or to obtain appointments from medical providers for physical examinations. In response, FMCSA temporarily waived certain licensing and medical certification regulations.
Blog, RegulationsNext Steps in Truck Driver Drug Testing Awaiting Action
Since federal drug testing of truck drivers began in 1991, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration of the Department of Health and Human Services set the technical protocols for drug tests. Recently, SAMHSA completed technical standards for the use of oral fluids and hair samples in DOT drug testing.
Blog, Regulations, SafetyStale Truck Safety Policies Can Lead to Sour Results
When stale policies relate to safety the problems become compounded. Safety policies cover many issues, ranging from physical and property damage, liability, fines and penalties, insurance premiums, qualification for bypass programs like PrePass, and even the ability to legally continue operations as a motor carrier. Stale safety policies can jeopardize all these factors – and others – in two ways.
Blog, SafetyCOVID-19 and Trucking, Part 3: Adjusting to New Technology
The post-COVID-19 world of trucking could result in new drivers and new management. It could also result in new customers. However, adaptation, already the mantra of the pandemic, will be the guiding force for motor carrier survival and ultimate success. Adaptation will also extend in another direction, technology. What does the presence of COVID-19 have to do with technology? Plenty.
Blog, SafetyFMCSA Using Discretion When Enforcing Random Trucker Drug Testing Due to COVID-19
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently announced it would use discretion when enforcing the random drug and alcohol testing requirements on motor carriers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Motor carriers unable to fully comply with the requirements must document the specific reasons why they could not complete the tests and their attempts to identify other testing sites and resources.
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