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
18DecMotor carriers have new protections against broker and freight forwarder fraud. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a final rule on broker and freight forwarder financial responsibilities with the aim of alleviating the effects of broker or trustee non-payment of claims. FMCSA says it listened closely to motor carrier
13DecThe National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued a final rule on determining joint-employer status, raising concerns by some in trucking that relationships between carriers could be disrupted and they could see increased labor costs. The rule sets forth the factors the NLRB will examine when deciding whether two companies
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
7DecThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is working on improvements to its National Consumer Complaint Database (NCCDB) that will lead to better reporting to the trucking industry. Many of the NCCDB updates came from recommendations in a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report. One of the issues raised in the
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,
27NovThe federal government is moving to multifactor identification to access official accounts and databases. You probably already experience updated security when accessing your bank, mortgage, or credit card accounts. The same thing is coming at the federal level. The updated security will include the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
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
13NovBy: Steve Vaughn, senior vice president of field operations, PrePass Safety Alliance Nov. 13-17, 2023, is Crash Responder Safety Week. It may seem that we have a day, a week, or a month for every possible group or interest. But for those who make their living on the highway, or,
6NovTolls cost motor carriers billions of dollars every year. While part of this cost is due to increasing toll charges, costs in terms of toll violations, penalties, and interest can wreak havoc on any operation’s bottom line. Listen to this new episode of the “Eyes on the Road” podcast as
2NovAs a motor carrier you have budgetary limits on your departments. As a truck driver you know some costs require pre-approval. Those limits exist to ensure the company has the cash flow needed for expenses. Through experience, you all have learned just how much things cost. So, when a bill
30OctMany believe we live in an era of disinformation and distrust of those who report the news. That’s why it is reassuring to know that someone actively listens to trucking industry concerns and then responds with thoughtful research on meeting those challenges. All done transparently and for free. The American
