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
26OctToll roads are a $5 billion annual challenge for U.S. trucking companies. Granted, they may offer quicker routes on the road, but in the office, they create administrative work that takes a toll on operational efficiency. If managing tolls is diverting your staff and office resources from more important dispatch
24OctWhatever 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. Not Quite Full
18OctThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is offering reassurance to motor carriers utilizing its DataQs system to challenge inaccuracies in truck crash and inspection data. No longer would appeals of DataQs decisions be ruled on by the same state-level personnel who made the original determination and then denied its
16OctSales Leader Set to Drive PrePass Growth in Current and Emerging Markets PHOENIX – Oct. 16, 2023 – PrePass Safety Alliance and PrePass LLC, the leader in trucking safety and efficiency solutions, are thrilled to announce the addition of Brennen Carson as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Carson, a
