A distracted delivery driver looks out the passenger-side window.

Preventing Distracted Driving

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines distracted driving as engaging in any activity that takes an individual’s attention off the road. Distracted driving is extremely dangerous and can lead to serious consequences. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that distracted driving contributes to nearly 400,000 injuries and 3,000…

2018 CVSA Roadcheck to Focus on Hours-of-service Compliance

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual International Roadcheck will run June 5-7, 2018. During the International Roadcheck, inspectors will conduct the North American Standard Level I Inspection, a 37-step procedure that includes an examination of both driver operating requirements and vehicle mechanical fitness. This year’s blitz will place a special emphasis on hours-of-service compliance.…