The CVSA International Roadcheck returns this May with enhanced focus on RODS (record of duty status) and tire safety. The 37-point, high-visibility inspection is designed to keep drivers and fleet managers aware of critical safety and compliance issues. Hours of Service and documentation will play an important role as usual, and vehicle condition inspections will
Read More...Trucking industry experts believe the U.S. has entered a phase of mass adoption of electric vehicles within their fleets. Advancements in battery technology and skyrocketing fuel prices make the change more appealing from an environmental and cost perspective. They also have almost one-third fewer parts than vehicles with an internal combustion engine, meaning fewer
Read More...Truck drivers and fleets are aware of the importance of CSA scores. While FMCSA can’t suspend a CDL license due to CSA scores, they can target drivers for interventions and levy heavy fines against them. This is why it’s critical for both owner-operators and company drivers to keep their CSA scores low. Drivers can follow
Read More...With Distracted Driving Month in full swing, fleets should use the month of April to identify and rectify common sources of distraction while behind the wheel. The leading and most obvious distraction is technology. Technology has made it easier than ever to stay connected with friends and family. Unfortunately, it has also led to a
Read More...Truck drivers navigate highways through a multitude of climates and locations. The weather and road conditions in these areas contribute significantly to the wear and tear of commercial vehicles. The following are several ways they can influence asset deterioration: Temperature Extremes Temperature fluctuations place various vehicle components under additional strain. For example, oil and coolant
Read More...The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced that if you have or use an FMCSA Portal account, you must act now to maintain access. How you log on to the FMCSA Portal is changing to ensure enhanced security and compliance with the Federal Mandate for Multifactor Authentication. For general information on the portal,
Read More...GPS is now an integral part of operating most vehicles, especially commercial vehicles. But not all GPS software is designed for commercial vehicles. In fact, most of it is not. Trucks, buses, and other large vehicles can experience a variety of challenges that most drivers do not face. These include sharp turns, parkways and
Read More...Private fleets have always been the primary customer base for truck leasing companies, and their demand for the service is rising steadily. Leasing providers supply trucks equipped with the latest technology that helps fleets manage the numerous regulatory changes transforming the industry. Leasing vehicles is an appealing solution for private fleets to comply with evolving
Read More...The frequency and severity of fraud grow every year. As our lives and our businesses become increasingly electronic, identity theft and other related issues damage more lives and cause more problems than one can imagine. In the transportation industry, this is now occurring frequently with unauthorized use of USDOT numbers. Highly variable and often increasing
Read More...There are now over 1 million phishing websites and billions of phishing emails sent every day. Approximately 1% of all emails are phishing attacks. Every day, attackers create new and innovative deceptions to entangle the unaware in their hacking attempts. A more recent hacking scam uses RPMSG attachments from compromised Microsoft 365 accounts to steal
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