Drug & Alcohol Testing Guidance – FMCSA Requirements
This article aims to address some of the most commonly confused FMCSA requirements that regulated companies must follow when it comes to drug and alcohol testing their drivers based on specific circumstances. Companies that employ drivers who are required to have a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) are required to conduct regular controlled drug and alcohol […]
Diesel Market Outlook
Recent diesel market reports that the US currently has a 25-day supply of diesel fuel (the lowest level since 2008) have caused alarms for many people who work in the industry. But it may not be as bad as the media is making it seem. Consider the table below: As much as 15 million barrels […]
Data Integration: The Key to Trucking Company Success
The possibilities of today’s modern data processing technology are nearly endless—until it isn’t. Currently, technology is being used to track vehicle health, driver behaviors, collisions, routing, dwell time, fuel costs, temperature sensors, asset locations, and so on. When back-office and in-cab technologies are unable to communicate with one another, fleets experience a pain point that […]
Tips for Driver Hiring and Management
As the need for drivers continues to rise, companies across industries are scrambling to fill open positions in their fleets. To stay competitive in today’s job market, it’s crucial that your company has a solid strategy in place for quickly and efficiently recruiting, interviewing, and hiring the best candidates. This guide provides practical recommendations for […]
Flood Inspection and Reconditioning Guidance
This article provides only a general overview of post-flood guidance. A major flooding event can have significant impacts on the safety and reliability of a trucking company’s vehicles. Here are some steps a trucking company can take to ensure their vehicles are safe after a major flooding event: Fresh-Water Flooding Guidelines Start by thoroughly power-washing […]
FMCSA Rules and Regulation Refresher
In 2020, 4,014 people lost their lives in collisions with commercial motor vehicles. These fatalities involved drivers of passenger cars 68% of the time and drivers of commercial vehicles 15% of the time. 16% of the fatalities are pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists. Compared to 2009, when it was at its lowest level since fatal crash […]