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Next 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, SafetyFMCSA 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, RegulationsPodcast #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, PodcastsCOVID-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, 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 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, SafetyFMCSA Extends, Modifies COVID-19 Declaration and Drug Testing Waiver
Updated, September 14, 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, RegulationsHere 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…
BlogPrePass 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 ReleasePodcast #42: What Truck Drivers and Fleets Can Expect from Hours of Service Rules Changes
Listen to this episode of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast, presented by PrePass, as host Evan Lockridge talks with Warren Hoemann, former FMCSA deputy administrator and now a PrePass consultant, about how hours of service rules changes will effect both truck drivers and fleets. They look at the four major changes and who the winners and losers are in trucking.
Blog, PodcastsFMCSA Issues Final Changes to Truck Driving Time Rules
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced long-awaited and final revisions to truck driver hours of service (HOS) regulations, set to take effect on Sept. 29. Rules affecting the 30-minute required break for drivers, sleeper berth exceptions, driving in adverse weather conditions and short haul exceptions all received modifications.
Blog, RegulationsBe Certain You’re Practicing Truck Safety in These Uncertain Times
These are uncertain times. And while uncertainty and change can challenge your company’s business model, they also require an enhanced focus on safety. After all, your drivers are facing new routes, new destinations, new working conditions and a novel threat to their health – any one of which can lead to errors and distraction.
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