During Operation Safe Driver Week, law enforcement personnel in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. will be on the lookout for commercial motor vehicle drivers and passenger vehicle drivers engaging in unsafe driving behaviors, such as speeding, distracted driving, following too closely, drunk or drugged driving, etc. Drivers engaging in such behaviors will be pulled over
Read More...Fleet managers and truck drivers know the importance of checking tire pressure, monitoring tread wear and tear, and replacing tires when necessary. However, many neglect basic tire maintenance because of the time, hassle, or expense involved. Unfortunately, tire blowouts often have dramatic consequences. Tire failures can cause the driver to lose control of the truck,
Read More...As operational challenges ramp up for trucking fleets, industry experts are finding that these challenges disproportionately impact smaller fleets. Increasing insurance costs, maintenance costs, ongoing regulatory changes, road conditions, and driver recruitments are just a few major examples of hurdles that may slow future growth. Small fleets struggle more than their larger counter parts in
Read More...Even as diesel prices continue to gradually decrease, the elevated risk of fuel theft persists. Fuel is one of the largest operating costs for fleets, and trucking companies can’t afford to lose money to stolen diesel. Fuel theft can take several forms. Thieves may target unattended commercial vehicles, or employees may make unauthorized fuel purchases
Read More...Fleets and commercial drivers know the hazards of driving in winter weather. Ice, reduced visibility, and shifting preventative maintenance needs require a significantly different approach to safety than the hazards of summer months. However, ignoring the transitory period between those temperature extremes can prove disastrous. As temperatures begin to thaw, fleets need to focus on
Read More...Truck fleet management is complex and demanding, regardless of fleet size. Managers must juggle hiring and training drivers, controlling fuel costs, maintaining vehicles, tracking expenses, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The pressure to reduce costs while keeping operations safe and efficient makes the role challenging. However, advances in technology—particularly telematics and GPS tracking—have made fleet management
Read More...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...Maintaining your health as a commercial driver should be a high priority. Unfortunately, eating healthy while on the road is not always convenient and can even seem impossible at times. However, proper planning and smart diet choices can help you avoid weight gain while traveling. Here are some tips to help you maintain your waistline
Read More...It’s an established fact that it costs more to fix a commercial vehicle on the side of the road than it does in a shop. Fleets are paying an increased cost for the repair service to come to the truck’s location. The mechanic often increases the rate as well because performing work on the side
Read More...Most professional truck drivers obey the law and have a code of ethics. But it’s important not to overlook the darker side of the transportation industry. Slavery and human trafficking continue to exist. There are over 40 million slaves today across the globe. The number of victims in the US alone is estimated in the
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