Brake Safety Week

Brake Safety Week

In August, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Association held Brake Safety Week. This week was set to emphasize the importance of brake systems and enforce proper maintenance. Last year, the CVSA enforcement personnel inspected over 40,000 vehicles and put 12 percent of... Read More
Nighttime Driving Tips

Nighttime Driving Tips

As an over-the-road driver, you’ve probably done some of your driving at night. Nighttime driving does have its benefits, but there are some major downfalls — like dangerous driving conditions. Despite there being less traffic, almost half of fatal car crashes happen... Read More
Sanitary Transportation Rule

Sanitary Transportation Rule

In 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rule on Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food. The purpose of this rule is to protect farm-to-table foods by ensuring safe practices to avoid... Read More
Driver Road Tests

Driver Road Tests

How can you determine an applicant’s true driving skills? Is licensing really enough? Until you’ve seen the applicant behind the wheel, there’s no telling on how well they will be able to handle one of your trucks… which leads us to, a driver road test. In this... Read More
Operation Safe Driver Week

Operation Safe Driver Week

This week, July 11-17, is Operation Safe Driver Week. This outreach initiative and safe driving awareness program is scheduled by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). The goal is to improve driving behaviors and provide education to both commercial motor... Read More