NEWS FROM THE ROAD

From overviews of the latest regulations to impact the trucking industry, to techniques to improve your safety and performance, we provide tips, highlights from the headlines, training, tech. and app. recommendations, health information, and road-tested advice for truckers, owner operators, motor carrier safety directors, and transport professionals.

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What You Need To Know When You Face An Emergency Stop

Friday, October 8, 2021
When an equipment failure occurs or another emergency forces you to pull off the roadway, commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operators are required under ...
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Ask the Safety Rep: Changes in Agricultural Commodity Rules

Friday, October 1, 2021
HAS THE DEFINITION OF AN AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY CHANGED? Yes: On November 24, 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published ...
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Safety Road Map Tips For Driver Selection

Friday, September 24, 2021
Screening driver applicants is one of the most crucial functions for any motor carrier. Selecting the right person requires due diligence because the ...
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Fostering Effective Speed Management

Saturday, September 18, 2021
Properly managing the truck’s speed requires skill and good judgment. Failure to do so could have tragic consequences. To help avoid this, drivers ...
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Ask the PDC Adjuster: The Importance of Timely Claims Reporting

Tuesday, September 7, 2021
WHY IS ON-TIME REPORTING OF PHYSICAL DAMAGE CLAIMS IMPORTANT? On-time reporting of physical damage claims allows Great West Casualty Company to begin ...
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Personal Security

Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Truck stops, rest areas, and parking lots are used by criminals to prey upon unsuspecting drivers. Protecting yourself from physical harm is your ...
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4 Ways Technology Can Boost Recruiting

Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Finding the right talent, especially drivers, is a challenge for all motor carriers. Competition is fierce, and with a driver shortage making finding ...
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How to Improve Situational Awareness in the Workplace

Monday, August 2, 2021
Human error is a common cause of preventable work-related injuries and vehicle crashes. When an employer, who recognizes that employees are ...
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Understanding the Hazards of Road Construction

Thursday, July 22, 2021
Summer driving presents many challenging conditions for drivers. Avoiding potential losses requires drivers to recognize the hazards that can lead to ...
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Skip Level Meetings: Tips & Questions for Motor Carriers

Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Skip-level meetings are an excellent leadership tool for a manager’s manager to get in touch with rank-and-file employees. In essence, a skip-level ...
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