News & Reports
When Must Truckers Complete a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report?
Deborah Lockridge A common misconception about driver vehicle inspection reports for truckers and other commercial drivers is that one is required at every pre-trip inspection. How often must a walk-around pre-trip inspection be conducted? Before every trip. How often...
Update on Relevant U.S. Regulations
PHMSA Announces Future Office of Hazardous Materials Safety Meetings On April 24, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (PHMSA) Office of Hazardous Materials Safety announced it will host three public meetings throughout the remainder of 2024 in...
5 Fleet Dash Cam Myths
Mark Schedler Dash cam use among commercial and business fleets is exploding, and those who haven't yet invested in this cab technology are missing out on significant risk reduction and operational benefits. If you're one of the fleets still on the dash cam sidelines,...
Research exposes alarming cybersecurity vulnerabilities of ELDs
Tyson Fisher New academic research reveals how vulnerable ELDs are to cyberattacks made by hacking into a truck’s system in seconds while driving alongside it. Jeremy Daily, associate professor of systems engineering at Colorado State University, is no stranger to...
SOCIAL MEDIA IN TRUCKING LITIGATION
Doug Marcello The prevalence of social media is indisputable. When there has been an accident, social media is an important litigation tool. Here are some key considerations: Check it early and often. Accidents grab attention, so claimants may post about them long...
Top 5 accident response tips for trucking companies
Allysa A. Adams The moment an accident occurs is not the time to put your company’s accident response plan into place. Having an accident response plan in place, including training your dispatchers on the policy, will allow you to act as soon as an accident occurs....
How to Get Control of Driver Log Falsification
Deborah Lockridge In the years since mandatory electronic logging devices for most U.S. truck drivers went fully into effect in late 2019, log falsification violations rank as one of the most common driver-related violations discovered by enforcement officials. Log...
What is a Compliance, Safety, and Accountability (CSA) BASIC Score?
Kathy Close ACSA BASIC (Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category) score is a percentile ranking used to compare a motor carrier against its peers to assist in identify high-risk carriers. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) generates CSA...
TOP 5 ACCIDENT RESPONSE TIPS FOR DRIVERS
Doug Marcello - My colleague, Tiffany Peters, addresses what drivers should do after the accident. Accidents happen unexpectedly, even to the best drivers. Knowing what to do beforehand is critical. Proper accident response will better position you to defend yourself...
Navigating the aftermath: How to handle a truck-involved crash
Mark Murrell When one of your trucks is involved in a crash event, it’s a stressful situation. There’s a lot to manage between helping your driver and working with the other parties involved. The first thing that sets people on edge is the number of players involved....