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Thursday, May 19, 2016A trucking safety plan should contain a robust safety orientation for all drivers. This section covers road safety and defensive driving techniques. How to prevent accidents as well as preventive maintenance for your vehicle should also be covered. READ MORE >>
Friday, April 1, 2016Myth #4 It's better to be thrown clear out of the wreckage in the event of a crash Fact An occupant of a vehicle is four times as likely to be fatally injured when thrown from the vehicle. in 2006, 217 truck occupants and drivers died when they were ejected from their cabs during a crash. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, March 30, 2016Myth #3Safety belts prevent your escape from a burning or submerged vehicle. FactSafety belts can keep you from being knocked unconscious, improving your chances of escape. Fire or submersion occurs in less than 5% of fatal large truck crashes. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, March 29, 2016Myth #2 Wearing a safety belt is a personal decision that doesn't affect anyone else. Fact Not wearing a safety belt can certainly affect your family and loved ones. It can also affect other motorists since wearing a safety belt can help you avoid losing control of your truck in a crash. READ MORE >>
Monday, March 28, 2016Myth #1 Safety belts are uncomfortable and restrict movement.FactMost drivers find that once they have correctly adjusted their seat, lap and shoulder, belt discomfort and restrictive movement are no longer a problem. READ MORE >>
Thursday, March 24, 2016The US Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration addresses unauthorized passengers in Subpart G, Prohibited Practices-§392.60 Unauthorized Person Not to Be Transported. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, March 13, 2013FMCSA Warns Truckers to Use Truck-Specific GPS The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has begun distributing cards to truck drivers warning them that using navigation GPS devices meant for smaller vehicles can be dangerous and could lead to trucks hitting low bridges. READ MORE >>
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Wednesday, January 30, 20136. EOBRs are not enforceable — roadside officers will just “wave you through.” Kraft: Kraft referenced CVSA’s North American inspectors’ championships, where he says he saw firsthand how some jurisdiction are “getting impressive with the knowledge inspectors have of these systems. READ MORE >>
Monday, January 28, 20135. EOBR data is easily manipulated. Kraft: “Carriers are accountable for log accuracy. With these electronic records, it’s hard to make the data go away, and enforcement knows what to look for. When you make edits, you can’t just make things disappear, and you have six months of data. READ MORE >>
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