News & Reports
Review of the New FMCSA CSA Prioritization System
Riky Von Honaker As a follow up to last month’s article by Michael Nischan on FMCSA’s approved SMS changes, I am providing an assessment of the impact I believe these changes will have. These changes have the potential to significantly impact your scores, both...
Tampering with technology: how fleets can prevent drivers from disabling safety systems
Angel Coker Jones Driver- and road-facing cameras, speed limiters, collision mitigation systems, lane departure warning systems, lane-keeping/lane centering systems, telematics and ELDs. These technologies are all measures many fleets have implemented to increase...
Regulatory and Legislative Update
Asectt FMCSA reopens comment period on broker transparency In a sign that the Trump administration is considering expanded broker transparency in some form, FMCSA has reopened the comment period on the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) issued last...
In Defense of the FMCSA
Luke Kibby In an era where government efficiency programs like DOGE increasingly scrutinize federal agencies for waste and inefficiencies, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) finds itself under the microscope. Critics argue that the agency’s...
How to Use a Checklist to Avoid Costly Driver Hiring Mistakes
Any driver hired could represent a multi-million-dollar negligent hiring lawsuit. You can reduce that risk by using a hiring checklist to avoid pitfalls in five key areas. Mark Schedler Any driver hired could represent a multi-million-dollar negligent hiring lawsuit....
Freight Fraud Symposium; May 14 in Dallas
Every facet of the supply chain industry is susceptible to freight fraud. It costs millions of dollars annually in losses, while increasing prices and damaging reputations. In an effort to raise awareness of the issues, highlight solutions to the most pressing fraud...
Beyond Exoneration, Cameras Reduce Exposure to Nuclear Verdicts
If you are only using camera footage to exonerate drivers and want to be defendable in the face of costly litigation, use these four steps to build a best-in-class safety program. Mark Schedler Excessive verdicts in the United States have spread like wildfire on a hot...
Update: What You Need to Know About Dash Cams
The FMCSA has updated the Crash Preventability Determination Program (CPDP). One of the changes significantly affects dash camera users. Here's what you need to know. Tom Bray The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has updated the Crash Preventability...
16 Ways Artificial Intelligence is Impacting Trucking
Road Legends Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer in various sectors, and the trucking industry is no exception. From optimizing routes and fuel efficiency to enhancing safety and improving fleet management, AI is revolutionizing the way trucks...
Trucking’s AI outlook: What solutions await in 2025
The artificial intelligence boom is poised to expand into 2025, bringing with it exciting new solutions for fleet operations. Improved large language models will be able to tackle significantly more complicated tasks, boosting safety and efficiency. Jeremy Wolf...