15DecYour monthly digest of trucking news and everything PrePass. Not subscribed to this newsletter? Subscribe now. FMCSA Proposes New Electronic IDs for Most Trucks The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is considering a plan that would require all trucks in interstate commerce to be equipped with devices that electronically transmit
30JunYou are a smart motor carrier. An intelligent owner-operator. You know the value of a weigh station bypass program which includes: Saving time, fuel and money by not slogging slowly through scales are primary benefits but bypassing also reduces stress on your equipment. Bypass service reduces uncertainty in your day,
4MarWith millions of truck drivers sharing the road with more than 250 million motorists, the stakes are high. That’s why it’s essential that trucking fleets know how to remain in compliance with federal safety regulations. This not only helps reduce the number and severity of truck involved crashes, but also
21JanThe fourth in a series of PrePass whitepapers about how motor carriers can improve their safety records addresses two important measures: how safely drivers perform and how often and why crashes occur. FMCSA regards the Unsafe Driving and the Crash Indicator BASICs, along with the Hours of Service Compliance BASIC,
14DecThe third in a series of PrePass whitepapers about how motor carriers can improve their safety records addresses the important role played by hours of service (HOS) regulations. “BASICs –Improving Hours of Service Compliance” explains how the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) work in the Federal Motor
24NovThe second in a series of PrePass whitepapers about how motor carriers can improve their safety records tackles the technical and dauntingly complex world of hazardous materials regulations. “BASICs – Improving Hazardous Materials Compliance” explains how the different Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) work in the Federal Motor Carrier
10NovWhen it comes to the world of motor carrier safety enforcement and measurement, there are many different and sometimes confusing components. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) evaluates motor carrier safety in seven areas called Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories or BASICs. These BASICs affect whether commercial vehicle
3AugMore than 340 toll facilities operate in the U.S., generating billions of dollars every year. Much of this toll revenue comes from truck fleets, which have seen toll rates jump dramatically over the past decade. At the same time, motor carriers often enjoy less traffic, convenient truck parking, no stop
5DecNo one – no motor carrier, no professional driver, and no law enforcement officer – wants someone with a history of drug or alcohol abuse driving a commercial motor vehicle on the highways. Except for those who have completed return-to-duty counseling and testing, it is illegal and clearly unsafe. Beginning
3JulUPDATED – Truck driver training classes are a familiar feature to those seeking a job in the industry. There are well-known commercial schools, classes at local community colleges, and programs run directly by motor carriers, among others. Each holds out the promise of preparing the student for the Commercial Driver’s
