Re-Emphasize Rear-End Crash Prevention
Preventing large truck crashes has been and always will be a topic of discussion motor carriers have with their drivers. Large truck crashes cost the ...
07/24/20
FMCSA's New Crash Preventability Determination Program
Contributed by Dave Osiecki, Scopelitis Transportation Consulting LLC Since the inception of the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program at the Federal ...
07/17/20
Share the Road
Many 鈥淪hare the Road鈥� initiatives speak to the drivers of passenger vehicles and focus on how to drive around large trucks, motorcyclists, etc. This approach is ...
07/08/20
ATA Issues Recommendations for Drivers in Areas of Unrest
This week, the American Trucking Associations (ATA), ATA Safety Management Council (SMC), and the ATA Transportation Security Council (TSC) provided the following ...
06/08/20
Understanding Roundabouts
Roundabouts can be dangerous for truck drivers, pedestrians, and the motoring public. Read the information below and ask yourself if there are actions you can ...
06/02/20
Railroad Crossings
Side-impact collisions between a semi-truck and train can result in devastating losses. The key to preventing a crash is to be able to recognize the hazards that ...
05/22/20
Preventing Crashes with Stationary Objects
Hitting stationary objects are preventable crashes. The key to preventing such accidents is to recognize the hazards that can lead to a collision with a ...
04/08/20
Know the Hazards of Rollovers
Tractor-trailers typically have a high center of gravity, which makes them susceptible to rollover crashes. The key to preventing a rollover is for drivers to be ...
03/04/20
Preventing Accidents When Backing Up
One out of four vehicle accidents can be attributed to poor backing techniques, according to the National Safety Council. The Council also found that backing ...
03/02/20
Drug and Alcohol Testing
The FMCSA鈥檚 Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse went into effect on Jan. 6. All drivers with a commercial driver鈥檚 license (CDL) or commercial learner鈥檚 permit (CLP) ...
02/18/20