DOT Drug & Alcohol Training

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the Department of Transportation require people with a commercial driver's license to adhere to alcohol and drug testing rules. To find out if you are required to take the DOT Supervisor Training, follow this Training Guide from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

DMTA and MMTA 2018 Events

The Delaware Motor Transport Association and the Maryland Motor Truck Association released their schedule of events for 2018. See below for highlighted events and visit the DMTA website and the MMTA website for more details! DMTA Events February 15 – Dinner Meeting March 15 – Dinner Meeting April 19 – Dinner Meeting May 19 -…

OSHA Compliance

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) electronic reporting rule requires certain establishments to report information electronically from their OSHA Forms 300, 300A and 301. Under the rule, the first electronic reports were due on July 1, 2017. However, on Nov. 24, 2017, OSHA issued a new final rule officially delaying the first electronic reporting…

Holiday Parties: Limiting Social Host Liquor Liability

A bartender is legally liable for serving alcohol to a patron who becomes intoxicated and then injures a third party. Does a business face a similar exposure when it hosts a social event where alcohol is served, such as an open house or employee picnic? According to the Insurance Information Institute, liquor liability exposure is…

Prevent Lane Change Crashes

A significant number of vehicle crashes involve changing of lanes. These simple tips and reminders will help to prevent lane change crashes. Recognize the Hazards Frequent lane changes Speeding Tailgating/Following too closely Distractions Windows and Mirrors not clean or free of obstructions Poor visibility Lack of fender mounted mirrors Traffic congestion Mirrors out of adjustment…