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How to Build a Safety Culture at Your Fleet

What are your chances of being hit with a nuclear verdict? A bad FMCSA audit? Or skyrocketing insurance rates? Pretty high if your trucking fleet forgets to put safety first. Learn how to build a culture of safety at your company.

DOT Issues Guidance on Drug and Alcohol Testing During COVID-19 Pandemic

The Department of Transportation has issued guidance on drug and alcohol testing for federally regulated transportation workers, as fleets and commercial drivers may face challenges complying with regulations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

FMCSA Will Permanently Ban Drivers for Human Trafficking Offenses

The FMCSA announced a final rule that will permanently ban drivers convicted of human trafficking from operating a commercial motor vehicle.

Fleetworthy Solutions Adds CarriersEdge Online Safety Training

Transportation compliance service provider Fleetworthy Solutions has added online safety training from CarriersEdge to its portfolio of technology solutions to help truck fleets and drivers operate safely, efficiently, and legally.

DOT Updates Guidance on Autonomous Vehicles

The Department of Transportation has expanded its voluntary guidance for the development of what it calls “automated vehicles.”

Lack of Research Keeps Lid on Federal Truck GVW Limit

An advisory panel of the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine has issued an interim report on the research it will recommend be completed before consideration is given to raising the federal 80,000-pound weight limit for trucks.

Seat Belt Use by Commercial Drivers Hits All-Time High

According to a survey conducted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 86% truck and bus drivers now regularly use their safety belts while driving.

Growing Truck Penetration in Light-Duty Fleets Increases Risk of DOT Violations

It doesn’t matter if you have a one-truck or a 500-truck fleet, you must be compliant with DOT rules. When the GCVW is 10,001 pounds or more, a vehicle is covered under DOT regs and must display a DOT number or it will be subject to a fine if pulled over by the police.

Chao Confirmed as Transportation Chief

As expected, Elaine Chao was easily confirmed in largely bipartisan fashion on Jan. 31 as Secretary of Transportation by the U.S. Senate.

Safety Council Head to Advise DOT on Automation

National Safety Council CEO Deborah Hersman will provide the Department of Transportation counsel on issues related to the use of automation to prevent road deaths.

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DOT Issues Guidance on Drug and Alcohol Testing During COVID-19 Pandemic

FMCSA Will Permanently Ban Drivers for Human Trafficking Offenses

Fleetworthy Solutions Adds CarriersEdge Online Safety Training

DOT Updates Guidance on Autonomous Vehicles

Lack of Research Keeps Lid on Federal Truck GVW Limit

Seat Belt Use by Commercial Drivers Hits All-Time High

Growing Truck Penetration in Light-Duty Fleets Increases Risk of DOT Violations

Chao Confirmed as Transportation Chief

Safety Council Head to Advise DOT on Automation

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How to Build a Safety Culture at Your Fleet

DOT Issues Guidance on Drug and Alcohol Testing During COVID-19 Pandemic

FMCSA Will Permanently Ban Drivers for Human Trafficking Offenses

Fleetworthy Solutions Adds CarriersEdge Online Safety Training

DOT Updates Guidance on Autonomous Vehicles

Lack of Research Keeps Lid on Federal Truck GVW Limit

Seat Belt Use by Commercial Drivers Hits All-Time High

Growing Truck Penetration in Light-Duty Fleets Increases Risk of DOT Violations

Chao Confirmed as Transportation Chief

Safety Council Head to Advise DOT on Automation

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