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Fleets using in-cab cameras said they pay for themselves within months, as video exonerates drivers in crashes and drops insurance premiums. Jim Stinson When Keith Wilson proposed having an in-cab camera system for the trucks at Sharp Transport, the idea did not go over well with... Continue Reading

Ryan Driscoll Years of rising insurance premiums have pushed fleet operators to their limits, with many insurance carriers mitigating costs through dramatically increased deductibles and reduced coverage, according to the American Transportation Research Institute. Yet, a growing... Continue Reading

Being a carrier can be highly rewarding except when you struggle to find truck loads. And, not just any truckloads, but the right ones: those that work with your schedule and in your preferred lanes. The good news is, there are strategies and tools to find profitable jobs that... Continue Reading

Dennis F. Andrews & Rudy Limpert Introduction Motor vehicles are increasingly equipped with electronic controls to accomplish a large number of different safety, emissions and comfort functions. The first large truck electronic ABS controls were introduced in Mercedes-Benz... Continue Reading

Corrosion and moisture Corrosion or damage due to moisture is one of the main reasons for ECM failure. Corrosion can enter the ECM through the wiring harness and moisture can enter by a failure in the seals in the ECM itself. This happens over a period of time (5 to 10 years) due... Continue Reading

Learn all about CSA from the FMCSA 155 Q&As; 1. Are carriers from Canada and Mexico impacted by Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA)? Answer Generally, CSA affects Mexican and Canadian carriers subject to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), carriers... Continue Reading

In businesses, where the quality of customer experiences and satisfaction are critical, mindful leadership has an opportunity to flourish and produce results. Barry Moniak In human endeavor, mindful leadership is considered a most challenging undertaking, yet something of which... Continue Reading

From Dennis McGee Let’s discuss training. Imagine if you had a bucket of water and every time you attempted to fill the bucket, 95% of water would leak out instantly. Every time, all you’d retain was a measly 5%. How many times would you keep filling the bucket? Drivers retain... Continue Reading

By Doug Marcello THE POINT: “Yard Move” can be a key to HOS compliance. The FMCSA seeks to clear up “what’s a yard move” with proposed guidance. The Importance: We’ve all heard the old saying, “give them an inch and they’ll take a... Continue Reading

How to get back on track after a disappointing Compliance Review. Continue Reading