On Thursday, June 30, the U.S. Supreme Court will not hear California Trucking Association’s case against its state’s controversial worker classification law, AB5. The decision to not hear the case…
As of May 3, 2021, the DOT has increased the fine amount for trucking violations to reflect inflation, but why twice in one year? Due to the 2020 inflation fine…
President Joe Biden revealed the second half of his $4 trillion infrastructure plan. The first infrastructure plan, called the American Jobs Plan, is estimated to cost $2.3 trillion. The second…
The charging station will allow both Portland General Electric and Daimler to study energy management, charger use and performance, and Daimler vehicles charging performance. First announced in December 2020, “Electric Island” in…
In what looks to be a ten-year delay, part of which first took effect in January 2015, the rule will require FMCSA to electronically transmit exam results of drivers’ medical…
According to the American Trucking Association, drivers who practice fuel-efficient driving techniques use about 35% less fuel than those who do not. Typically, fuel is the largest operating costs in…
All fleets should be proactive, not reactive, when it comes to DOT compliance and safety management Fleets that say they care about putting “safety first” but still struggle with safety…
Of the three different types of drug testing – urine, oral saliva, and hair testing – which one is most effective to determine drug use? Urine has been the “gold…
Data shows that even a 10 mph increase in speed ups the risk of a crash by 9.1%. During Operation Safe Driver Week, law enforcement agencies across North America engage…
We break down the plan that will likely affect the trucking and transportation industries the most President Joe Biden revealed the first half of his $4 trillion infrastructure plan. The…
Warm spring weather is just around the corner, and that means Spotted Lanternfly nymphs will begin hatching. This typically happens around mid-May, so there’s still time for two important projects…
As a truck driver, chances are you will face a vehicle breakdown, and nothing can be more frustrating and hazardous than being stuck on the side of the road. In…
Pedigree’s “Digital Library” add-on allows managers to upload, assign files by driver, vehicle, trailer, carrier, and send documents crucial to a fleet’s daily operation straight to a driver’s tablet including…
truckers distribute vaccine and protect from robberies
After many discussions which began in 2019, the Canadian ELD mandate requiring the use of ELDs will go into effect in three months on June 12, 2021 and will replace paper-based daily…
One of the most difficult things about reasonable suspicion testing for supervisors is the fear of being wrong when "accusing" an employee of using drugs or alcohol, but the profound…
In January, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced they will be exploring further flexibility for team drivers by evaluating 6/4 and 5/5 sleeper berth split options in a…
As we slowly come out of the COVID-19 pandemic, the construction and landscaping industries are poised to start the spring season with many new safety requirements. Safety requirements are not…
The eighth FMCSA extension was previously set to expire on Feb. 28, but extends hours of service for COVID relief haulers for the following categories only: Livestock and livestock feed…
Waste and recycling haulers mostly drive intrastate, or within a commercial zone, and many troopers do not pull them in for roadside inspections, but fleets still need to be prepared…
Last year, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) increased its random drug testing rate of CDL drivers from 25% to 50%, effective January 1, 2020. For the random drug…
2021 DOT Inspection Readiness The annual International Roadcheck conducted by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is a high-visibility reminder of the importance of commercial motor vehicle safety. The 2021 International Roadcheck…
The entire process for getting a DOT physical goes much smoother for both the examiner and the driver when drivers are prepared for the physical exam. Department of Transportation (DOT)…
In 2020, the FMCSA and state enforcers may have conducted over 50% of all compliance reviews remotely where just 10% were conducted in 2019 and 2% in 2018. To ensure…
Are all carriers with multiple DOT numbers trying to cheat the system? The short answer is no. Over the years, the Department of Transportation has been cracking down on carriers…
COVID-19 vaccines are currently being given to Phase 1A, frontline health care workers and residents and staff at long-term care facilities. On December 20, 2020, the CDC recommended that people…
As of January 11, 2021, the DOT gives authority to issue fines for violating Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements. This new year brings the annual changes to the U.S. Department…
As we transition from a Republican agenda to a Democrat agenda with Biden coming into office, there is potential for substantial impact within the trucking industry in the coming years. …
As of Christmas Eve, over 9.5 million doses had been distributed and just over 1 million doses had been administered According to Dr. Amesh Adalja, a fellow with the Infectious…
In May 2020, following the announced proposed Hours of Service rule changes, Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) petitioned to update the definition of personal conveyance and include a mileage limit.…
