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How Transportation Businesses Can Improve CSA Scores, Reduce Risk and Control Costs

August 20, 2026
Fleet Management, Trucking Regulatory Compliance, Trucking Safety

For transportation businesses, safety performance is more than a regulatory requirement—it is a critical business issue. A strong safety record can help protect drivers, equipment and the public while also supporting more predictable insurance costs, stronger customer relationships and improved operational efficiency. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program provides carriers

20 August

4 Tips for Truck Drivers to Achieve Better Sleep

May 22, 2024
Hours of Service, Trucker Health, Trucking Safety

Many drivers start their day in the early morning hours, sometimes before the sun rises, while others truck on well into the night. Too often you can find red-eyed commercial drivers yawning as they buy coffee at a truck rest stop. Chronic fatigue isn’t just bad for drivers’ health; it’s also a significant hazard while

22 May

Top 10 Technologies for Truck Driver Safety

September 20, 2022
Fleet Management, Trucking Safety, trucking technology

Technological advancements have transformed safety efforts in the trucking industry. Trucking companies have implemented devices, warning systems, and accident mitigation technology to keep their drivers safe. A recent survey examined the current safety technology as well as what tech trucking companies plan to adopt in the coming year. The following are the top ten current

20 September

6 Persistent Safety Trends That Increase Trucking Risks

April 26, 2022
Fleet Management, Trucking Safety

The pandemic had an initial stalling effect on truck fatalities from 2019 to 2020. Fewer people were driving, and many remained indoors due to shelter-in-place requirements. However, as the pandemic drudged on, e-commerce activity increased exponentially. Truck drivers had to keep up with customer expectations and deliver emergency relief supplies while adhering to their hours

26 April

How COVID-19 Amplifies Risk for Truck Drivers

February 9, 2021
Fleet Management, Trucking Safety

Truck drivers have played a critical role in helping the world survive the pandemic. With drivers delivering emergency response supplies, many experienced an increased risk of exposure to COVID-19. Fleets have implemented new sanitation protocols to keep their drivers healthy, but COVID-19 has far-reaching effects on roadway safety. With many people still working from home,

9 February