The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced Dec 27th that it is doubling the minimum annual percentage rate for random controlled substances testing for commercial motor vehicle drivers. The current rate of 25% of the average number of driver positions will be increased to 50%. The FMCSA is required to increase testing when data…
Giving a road test to an applicant seeking employment can be one of the best ways to determine whether the individual will be a safe hire. When conducting a road test, you can spot poor driving habits that may translate into serious crashes if the behaviors are not corrected. Watch how a pre-trip inspection is…
Registration is open for the FMCSA’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, which begins January 6, 2020. The Clearinghouse is a record of those CDL drivers who have violated the federal drug and alcohol testing program. Once the Clearinghouse launches, carriers will complete an annual query of all of your drivers (similar to pulling a motor vehicle…
Reduce Workers’ Compensation Claims By Teaching Your Team How To Stay Safe On The Job. As your company grows and evolves, you invite new talent into your business: hiring employees, promoting individuals to new roles in the organization, and other changes in personnel. While you may be focused on skills-based training and leadership development during…
Cyber Protection Helps Safeguard Your Data Our lives are constantly changing—and so is insurance, as our industry adapts and innovates to create products and services that help safeguard what matters most to you. The online landscape is a complex and dynamic ecosystem filled with exposure. Being prepared is what we do, and that requires anticipating…
America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 provides investments that are crucial to helping keep the transportation industry and economy moving. The act authorizes $287 billion to maintain and repair the roads and bridges throughout the country. An additional $10 billion dollars worth of funds go toward climate-focused programs and policies to reduce the carbon pollution.…
Motor carriers and drivers may not seem like high-priority targets for hackers, but the reality is that the transportation industry is one of the most frequent targets for cyber attacks. Customer data, supply chain logistics, data lists and product data can be extremely valuable to hackers. Additionally, motor carriers and individual drivers can be put…
Vehicle fires can break out for many reasons. Smoking, overheated tires, dragging brakes, faulty wiring or exhaust system failures are just some of the causes of vehicle fires. It is important to exercise the following prevention techniques to ensure your safety. As a professional driver, you need to be familiar with the potential risk of…
When it comes to managing a fleet, there’s a lot to consider. Not only do you have to ensure every vehicle under your care is safe and operational, but there are also specific Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requirements you must follow in order to remain compliant and avoid potential fines. One complex and…
On Aug. 14, 2019, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published its much-anticipated notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on changes to hours of service (HOS) rules. In the NPRM, the FMCSA revealed five HOS revisions that, if implemented, could affect commercial motor vehicle drivers and their employers. The FMSCA claims that this proposal is…
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