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On Tuesday, September 8, I hosted a webinar on upcoming Hours of Service (HOS) changes alongside Kerri Wirachowsky, the director of the Roadside Inspection Program at the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA).
On January 6, 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse final rule became effective, nearly 11 years after the first modern drug and alcohol database bill was presented to
In my previous blog post, I illustrated how the methodology presented could be used in a real-world example – identifying vehicles unsafely parked along an interstate – and delivered in our
From natural disasters to pandemics, freight plays a critical role in delivering supplies that can quite literally save lives. As we find ourselves amid a heavy hurricane season and in
For many of us, becoming our own boss holds much allure. It’s no different for truckers. Our industry is one of the prime sectors where that dream holds much promise.
In 2019, the American trucking industry hauled 11.84 billion tons of freight — an amount that generated approximately $792 billion that year, according to the American Trucking Associations. While many factors can be
During these trying and unprecedented times, professionals across industries are stepping up—whether it’s grocery store employees ensuring store shelves are stocked, medical and healthcare professionals treating those affected, or truck
On May 14, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released a Final Rule on Hours of Service (HOS) regulation changes to increase driver safety and satisfaction simultaneously. On June
With so much time spent on the road, truck driver skin damage is a significant occupational health concern. In 2012, the New England Journal of Medicine released a popular image that
We’ve all felt moments of significant stress on the road. Congested morning commutes and ill-behaved fellow drivers can disturb many of us, but what happens when your job is centered
