20AprTransport Canada, the national transportation regulator for Canada, is delaying the enforcement of electronic logging devices (ELDs) until Jan. 1, 2023. The extension from the June 12, 2022 enforcement date announced earlier follows a yearlong “progressive enforcement period” that began in June 2021. According to the Canadian Council of Motor
20JanMobile carriers are shutting down their 3G networks to make room for more advanced network services, including 5G. As a result, many older cell phones and other mobile devices may not connect to data services, including electronic logging devices. Once cellular carriers no longer support 3G networks, any electronic logging
15NovBy: Steve Vaughn, vice president of field operations, PrePass Safety Alliance You know the image: the crisp uniform, the official badge and nameplate, the wide-brimmed hat. But beyond the image, fleet managers need to know three important things about the officers who enforce truck safety. Why? Because truck safety programs
8SepGuest: Brandon Wiseman, Trucksafe Consulting owner and president Each year millions of truck inspections are performed and violations are discovered by safety enforcement officers. Many of these are very common, costing both drivers and motor carriers valuable time and money. Listen to this new episode of the “Eyes on the
14JulGuest: Steve Vaughn, VP of field operations, PrePass Safety Alliance As the trucking industry continues evolving so are truck inspections, including how enforcement conducts them. Listen to this new episode of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast and find out how soon the new Level VIII truck inspections could
14JanThe Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), the international association of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) law enforcement agencies and inspectors, conducts three major enforcement events each year. International Roadcheck is a 72-hour inspection of CMVs and commercial drivers throughout North America. Brake Safety Week focuses specifically on braking systems, while Operation
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
14SepPrePass-approved carriers now enjoy even more opportunities to save time, money and fuel when trucking through the Sunshine State. PrePass Safety Alliance, the provider of PrePass bypass services, partnered with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) to offer PrePass Ag at an additional 30 sites. This service
13FebIf you ever wondered what roadside inspectors frequently find when they look at drivers and trucks, the answers are conveniently tracked on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) website in its Analysis & Information Online (A&I) section. The FMCSA tracks these numbers because they display what is actually taking
11NovUp ahead is a weigh station and a seemingly endless string of red taillights from trucks backed out onto the highway. You are mentally calculating the time this is going to add to your journey. Surely the troopers will understand if you pull out into the left lane and pass
4SepBy: Steve Vaughn, vice president of field operations, PrePass Safety Alliance This blog originally appeared on the FleetOwner.com IdeaXchange. We’ve all felt the jolt of seeing flashing lights in our rearview mirror. Immediate thoughts are often “Me?” “What did I do?” “I’m late already, and now this.” Many drivers stopped
12JulLaw enforcement will be on the lookout for both truckers and passenger vehicle drivers engaging in dangerous behaviors July 14-20, 2019. The crackdown is part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Operation Safe Driver Week, meaning there is a greater chance drivers will be issued warnings or citations for
