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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

Check out this excellent article by our friend Deborah Lockridge. Continue Reading

The commodity you are transporting is a determining factor whether you qualify for a agricultural exemption from the FMCSA Hours of Service. For clarification on ag commodities as defined by FMCSA and your eligibility for the ag exemption, here is the latest docket filed by FMCSA. Continue Reading

Overview of Difference Between Federal and California HOS Rules Federal HOS Basics (49 CFR § 395) California HOS Basics (CCR Title 13, Division 2, Chapter 6.5, Article 3, Section 1212) 11 hours driving 12 hours driving 14 hours total duty window 16 hours total duty window 10... Continue Reading

Dr. Green explains the problems associated with underride crashes.  The photographs of the semi-trailer post-crash in most cases will show the reflective tape more prominent than what the driver saw.  Among many other things, the angle of the trailer across the road may diminish... Continue Reading

Why Perception-Response Time (PRT) Is Not Like Gravity Marc Green In many highway crashes the discussion will most likely lead to, why did not the driver see and react according.  For those of us who have read crash reports, the investigator often will use the PRT of 1.... Continue Reading