Ask the Safety Rep: How Does the Updated Guidance on Using a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) for Personal Conveyance Affect Drivers & Motor Carriers?
Great question! On May 31, 2018, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) changed the personal conveyance guidance. According to 49 CFR 395.8, ...
01/23/19
Winter Safety Tips
During the winter months, most of the country is exposed to adverse weather conditions that increase the risk of a vehicle crash, injury, or illness. Read the ...
01/15/19
Buying into Safety: Six Reasons it Makes $ense
Remember in Oliver Twist when the hungry boy quietly approached his unforgiving master and asked him to fill the boy鈥檚 bowl with more gruel? Safety directors ...
01/08/19
Defending Against Winter Driving Hazards
Winter driving can be dangerous. The possibility of losing control of one鈥檚 vehicle and the need to drive defensively to protect against other drivers requires ...
01/01/19
Exercise
Persons who sit for long periods of time, lead sedentary lifestyles, or work in high-stress environments are prone to many serious health problems, such as Type 2 ...
12/26/18
Crash Scene Procedures
In the event a driver is involved in a vehicle crash, how he or she responds immediately following the incident is critical to minimizing business interruptions ...
12/18/18
Achieve Safety Excellence Through Teamwork
Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple, Inc., was once asked if he played a musical instrument. He replied, 鈥淣o, I don鈥檛 play an instrument. I conduct an orchestra.鈥� ...
12/05/18
Make Your Safety Training Memorable
A boring driver meeting or orientation class is frustrating for both the trainer and the trainees. In truth, most mind-numbing classes are the trainer鈥檚 fault, ...
11/27/18
Healthy Eating
Healthy eating on the road is essential for maintaining a normal Body Mass Index (BMI) and helping your body function at peak performance. The key is to remember ...
11/20/18
Ask the Safety Rep: What are the Requirements for Accident Recordkeeping?
Great question! According to Part 390.15(b)(1) of CFR Title 49 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) 鈥淔or accidents that occur after April 29, ...
11/13/18