13MarDiscover significant savings effortlessly with PrePass weigh station bypass. With PrePass, your savings accumulate automatically. No need to fumble with coupons or display discount cards—just seamless, efficient savings. In our whitepaper, “See the Numbers: Learn How Weigh Station Bypass Adds Up to Big Savings on Time, Fuel, and Money,” we
4MarEach year the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance organizes three major truck inspection events across North America. CVSA is a non-profit association of commercial motor vehicle safety officials in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, with participation by trucking industry representatives. The truck inspection events provide an annual snapshot of trucking safety
28FebSpeed limiters, automatic emergency braking, the Department of Labor’s definition of “employee” … fleet managers must keep up to date with changes in these federal regulations and many others. They are important. So, too, are a whole other set of regulatory changes – those at the state level. Some state-level
13FebWith all the financial challenges trucking continues to face there is one you may not have thought about. And it may be increasing faster than all the rest. Toll costs. Some of the toll increases may not appear startling, given other cost increases. Tolls on the Ohio Turnpike increased nearly
12FebBypassing weigh stations using PrePass is a game-changer for qualified motor carriers of all sizes. After all, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) calculates that every successful bypass saves a motor carrier an average of five minutes in time, a half-gallon of fuel, and another $5 in operational costs.
1FebWhatever the political headlines of the day, federal agencies continue to add new trucking regulations, adopt new forms, and extend or discontinue previous waivers and exemptions. In this series, “Trucking Things to Know Now,” PrePass provides quick updates on regulatory developments, often with links to more information. 2024 is here
8JanEffective Nov. 18, 2024, commercial vehicle drivers in a “prohibited” status in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse will lose their commercial driving privileges unless they complete the return-to-duty (RTD) process. The “prohibited” clearinghouse status means that a person holding a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or
21DecBy Steve Vaughn, senior vice president of field operations, PrePass Safety Alliance I had a college professor who ended each semester with the question: “What did you learn this year?” The class responses typically hit the high points of the curriculum. Only later did I realize that the professor used
11DecBy: Steve Vaughn, senior vice president of field operations, PrePass Safety Alliance “Did you get the turkey? You know the Andersons will be here about 4pm…” “That game the kids want is out of stock at the store. I wonder if it can get here on time if we order
4DecThe Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has released new videos aimed at educating and preparing truck drivers – especially those from out of state – for the unique challenges they face on Colorado’s mountain highways. The series, “The Mountain Rules,” specifically focuses on safe winter driving, navigating construction work zones,
30NovTruck safety is a paramount concern for both drivers and fleets. Roadside inspections play a crucial role in ensuring the safe operation of commercial vehicles on the road. These inspections help identify potential safety hazards and violations, ensuring that trucks are compliant with safety regulations. A blog from TruckSafe Consulting
21NovThe trucking industry remembers the COVID-19 pandemic very well. From 2020 to 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued nine emergency declarations, waiving specific sections of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to facilitate emergency relief efforts by motor carriers. With each emergency declaration update, FMCSA adjusted
