Critical med-cert step to avoid one ‘acute violation’ in audits
Breakdowns in the process for electronically marrying a driver’s updated medical certification with his/her CDL has been a “fertile field for auditors” in back-office compliance reviews, yielding acute violations that contribute adversely to safety rat…
WSIB sanctions more Driver Inc. fleets
TORONTO, Ont. – The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board has sanctioned dozens more Ontario-based fleets for using Driver Inc. to avoid paying premiums, the Ontario Trucking Association said Friday. Driver Inc. is a controversial business model that cl…
Scientific testing confirms microbial reduction in reefers with new washout technology
Trailer sanitation in food transport is increasingly becoming a topic of food safety conversations as fresh produce suppliers and receivers begin to take a serious look at the supply chain, Healthy Trailer says.
Ohio-based trucker shut down following fatal crash while under the influence
FMCSA says Gregory Alan Barnhart was driving on State Route 534 in Milton Township, Ohio, on Sept. 28 when his truck crossed the center line into oncoming traffic and hit a cargo van, killing its driver and a passenger.
Help wanted? FMCSA could have a lingering absence at the top after Martinez departure
After 20 months on the job, Ray Martinez has officially left the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, effective as of Monday. And his exit could leave FMCSA without a true administrator for the foreseeable future — perhaps as long as several y…
Tools to help truckers get their jobs done
A look at Garmin’s dēzl 780 LMT-S trucker-specific navigator, Uniden’s BearTracker 885 CB radio, TomTom’s Trucker 620 GPS, BlueParrott’s B550-XT wireless headset and LG’s Tone Platinum Bluetooth headset.
Saskatchewan seeks federal funds for MELT
TORONTO, Ont. – Saskatchewan is seeking financial help from the federal government to fund truck driver training, according to the Globe and Mail. The newspaper reported this week that the province made the request in February, a month before its…
Trucker crashes at airport after police chase
Faces several charges
Over 2,500 Western Star trucks recalled
Sleeper door problem
Untangling the Red Tape: Retain Drivers by Simplifying Compliance
Relieve the burden of regulations to improve retention.