Fleet Safety & Risk
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Why drivers leave and what carriers can do to solve the problem
Driver retention is a problem facing most carriers today. It’s also one of the very serious challenges feeding the lack of truck drivers.
To solve the driver shortage, consider these 3 new ways of operating
“The trucking industry is short 80,000 drivers,” said Chris Spear, president, and CEO of the American Trucking Associations, during a CNN interview in October. This shortage…
Steps Carriers Can Take Now to Prevent the Top 5 Driver Violations
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the following are the top five driver-related violations in 2020: Speeding 6-10 mph over the posted speed…
8 questions for carriers to help reduce out-of-service vehicle violations
During the 72-hour inspection blitz, held in May 2021, inspectors examined more than 40,000 commercial vehicles at inspections sites in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. After…
8 Ways to Help Drivers Better Manage Their Jobs
Being a professional truck driver is one of the most challenging professions there is. Think about it. They’re operating under the demand to get from points…
Driver qualification files: What to keep, for how long, and why
Remember, FMCSA auditors often request an inspection of motor carriers’ DQ files. During these audits, we begin to understand how vital DQ files are to the…
Reasons why now is the time to invest in a driver wellness program
The job as a commercial truck driver is an important one, but the demands can be grueling, including the pressure to deliver loads safely and on…
Distracted driving: Why it should be a focus for carriers
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of crashes involving commercial vehicles. If something takes your attention from the road, then you’re most likely driving…
Not preventable crashes: What they are and how they can improve your safety scores
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA) recently launched its Crash Preventability Determination Program (CPDP). This program allows motor carriers or drivers who’ve had an eligible…
How to use a data-driven approach to improve safety culture
When I was performing Department of Transportation (DOT) inspections during my career with the Tennessee Highway Patrol, I often used safety data from the Federal Motor…
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