22DecOn March 5, 2009, truck driver Jason Rivenburg stopped 12 miles short of his South Carolina destination, needing rest and knowing that his customer was not yet open to receive freight. Truck parking was nowhere to be found. Through the driver grapevine, Rivenburg heard that an abandoned gas station was
17DecCOVID-19, civil unrest and a divisive election all made 2020 a challenging year. These events affected traffic patterns and enforcement activity, having serious consequences for the unprepared. With motor carrier Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) scores on the line, learn how these trends may affect your scores and actions you can
14DecThe third in a series of PrePass whitepapers about how motor carriers can improve their safety records addresses the important role played by hours of service (HOS) regulations. “BASICs –Improving Hours of Service Compliance” explains how the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) work in the Federal Motor
30NovBy Steve Vaughn, vice president of field operations, PrePass Safety Alliance Every month this column shares information to help motor carriers and their drivers stay safe and compliant. My primary goal is to improve highway safety and protect everyone on the road. Another goal, admittedly, is to help fleets attain
24NovThe second in a series of PrePass whitepapers about how motor carriers can improve their safety records tackles the technical and dauntingly complex world of hazardous materials regulations. “BASICs – Improving Hazardous Materials Compliance” explains how the different Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) work in the Federal Motor Carrier
19NovCosts for insurance and availability of coverage are significantly affecting the trucking industry. Premiums are up, deductibles are increasing, coverage may be more restricted or may not be available. Worst of all, the problem does not appear to be improving. Watch the PrePass webinar, “Why Truck Insurance Costs Are Increasing
16NovThe COVID-19 pandemic triggered many federal and state emergency declarations, and temporary waivers of certain regulations. However, federal authorities kept one deadline in place and it could sneak up on motor carriers. The FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse began operation on Jan. 6, 2020. By regulation, motor carriers (or their
10NovWhen it comes to the world of motor carrier safety enforcement and measurement, there are many different and sometimes confusing components. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) evaluates motor carrier safety in seven areas called Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories or BASICs. These BASICs affect whether commercial vehicle
4NovTime 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 (CVSA) is accepting nominations for the 2021 International Driver Excellence Award (IDEA), sponsored by PrePass Safety Alliance. This annual award recognizes individuals who go above and
2NovRapid expansion to the PrePass safety notification system results in nearly 2,800 ALERTS across the country to keep drivers safe and on time. DOWNLOAD IMAGE PHOENIX – Nov. 2, 2020 – PrePass Safety Alliance recently completed work extending the PrePass safety ALERTS™ across all 48 contiguous states. Motor carriers and commercial
29OctGuest: Seth Clevenger, host of RoadSigns podcast, managing editor for features with Transport Topics An increasing number of fleets and owner operators are equipping their trucks with onboard video cameras. Listen to this episode of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast as host Evan Lockridge speaks with Seth Clevenger,
26OctThe 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
