Sun Tzu’s Tale of Three Healers…for today’s safety consultants


Sun Tzu Says. . .

Or, if Sun Tzu were alive today and doing my job. . . Read more of this post

Press Release on ‘Distraction’ Guidelines for Automakers


“U.S. Department of Transportation Proposes ‘Distraction’ Guidelines for Automakers Read more of this post

FMCSA clarifies a couple of rules


The FMCSA has recently clarified a couple of drug & alcohol -related regulations in the article below.

http://www.hireright.com/blog/2012/02/cmv-drivers-barred-from-using-schedule-i-drugs/

Smoking pot nearly doubles risk of serious crash


Remember memorizing these math equations?

E=Mc squared

A squared + B squared = C squared

Well, here’s a new one to add:

Smoking Pot = Risk of a Serious Crash TIMES TWO

Can’t say it’s surprising, but this is an interesting article none-the-less.  Read more of this post

Drivers shut down Seattle Port in protest of working conditions


It sounds extreme, but it’s reality: some drivers are forced to over-load, avoid weigh stations, and work in overall unsafe conditions due to being intimidated into driving vehicles in disrepair. Drivers, are you satisfied with the amount of attention your employer pays to the condition of your vehicles?

Drivers shut down Seattle Port in protest of working conditions.

Coping with CSA: Love it, hate it, or ignore it – DC Velocity


We don’t recommend ignoring it, but this article points out some of the potential flaws in CSA.

 

Coping with CSA: Love it, hate it, or ignore it – DC Velocity.

Ferro Talks 2012 – The Future of Trucking


Ferro Talks 2012:

Mandate EOBRs, Revise CSA, and Set Standards for Medical Examiners.

Read more of this post

FAQs regarding the new FMCSA Cell Phone Laws


I found this FAQ page straight from the FMCSA website, and it’s a good snapshot of what the laws are about and what they affect.  Read more of this post

Hours-of-Service (HOS) for Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers 2011 Final Rule


1. Why is this rule being issued? Read more of this post

FMCSA Reminds Carriers to Update Fleet Data – Truckinginfo.com


FMCSA Reminds Carriers to Update Fleet Data – Truckinginfo.com.

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