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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Using Skip-Level Meetings to Foster Transparency

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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Improving Sleep Habits

Tuesday, July 6, 2021
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adults ages 18 and up require a minimum of seven hours sleep per night.  The ...
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Self Motivation

Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Self-motivation is that force within yourself that pushes you to keep moving forward towards achieving your goals. For some people, self-motivation ...
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Situational Awareness and Why it's Important

Wednesday, June 9, 2021
WHAT IS SITUATIONAL AWARENESS? Situational awareness involves your ability to assess what is happening around you and determine if there is a threat ...
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Improve Employee Situational Awareness

Thursday, June 3, 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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3 Gaps To Watch For In Your Truck Insurance

Wednesday, May 19, 2021
When it comes to operating a trucking company, you often don’t know about gaps in your coverage until you file a claim that isn’t covered. Uncovered ...
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Improve Hours-of-Service Results With ETHOS

Monday, May 10, 2021
Complying with the Hours-of-Service (HOS) regulations can be challenging for drivers and motor carriers. With the implementation of electronic ...
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Annual CVSA Roadcheck Set for May 4-6, 2021

Wednesday, May 5, 2021
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has set May 4-6 as the dates for this year’s International Roadcheck. Over that 72-hour period, ...
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Understanding and Preparing for Roadside Inspections

Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Roadside inspections are a part of the trucking industry, but drivers can play a big role in determining the frequency with which they occur. Three ...
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The Financial Impact of Distracted Driving

Friday, March 26, 2021
Distractions are a high-risk exposure that motor carriers cannot overlook. Incidents like a distracted employee slipping in the shop or losing focus ...
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