8MarBy: Steve Vaughn, vice president field operations, PrePass Safety Alliance In late December Old Man Winter delivered a hammer blow to much of the country. High winds, drifting snows, and plummeting temperatures greeted anyone daring to drive. For fleets, the conditions put all your winter planning and preparation to the
2MarElectronic logging devices have been part of trucking life since 2016. The devices record a driver’s hours of service and display, transfer, or print out that information for roadside enforcement. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has a long list of technical standards any ELD must meet. In Canada, an
27FebFor many, many years truck drivers have rightfully complained about a lack of available safe truck parking, especially in the nighttime hours. In fact, some say the situation is getting worse. But all these complaints finally seem to be getting some real attention. Listen to this new episode of the
8FebThe PrePass Insider newsletter is your monthly digest of trucking news and everything PrePass. Not subscribed to this newsletter? Subscribe now. Is CSA Reform Back on the Table for Trucking? In the recent U.S. Transportation Department Significant Rulemakings Report, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said it will be seeking information
13JanThe PrePass Insider newsletter is your monthly digest of trucking news and everything PrePass. Not subscribed to this newsletter? Subscribe now. Podcast: New Trucking Regulations You Can Expect in 2023 Now that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has an administrator for the first time in years, expect to see
28NovUnder federal law, a longer combination vehicle (LCV) is any combination of a truck-tractor and two or more semi-trailers or trailers operating on the Interstate Highways at a gross vehicle weight greater than 80,000 pounds. LCVs only operate under special permit on designated highways in several states and on certain
29AugBy, Steve Vaughn, vice president field operations, PrePass Safety Alliance Every fleet manager is looking for new truck drivers. And not just new drivers – safe new truck drivers. So, every fleet manager and their company’s human resources department should go through the same steps: Require an employment application and
18JulBy: Steve Vaughn, vice president of field operations, PrePass Safety Alliance Professional truck drivers are on the road at all times of the day, in all conditions. They know that the first step in a safe journey is paying complete attention to their surroundings. Being out there on the road
9NovGuest: Tilden Curl, independent trucker, OOIDA board member Success in starting your own small business is never assured, especially when it comes to trucking. However, there is one area that a highly successful small business trucker says is key to understanding as an independent owner-operator. Listen to this episode of
