How many times have you lost a good driver to the competition or watched a good driver stop caring before you either fired them or they left? Do you find yourself wondering where all the good drivers have gone? It’s disheartening. Managing a fleet of drivers, big or small, is challenging. Being able to keep[…]
In late 2015, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) made significant changes to their anti-coercion rules. Drivers have more options for dealing with coercion, and the FMCSA made it clear they will not tolerate harassment or threats against drivers who are complying with federal safety regulations. What is Coercion? Coercion is the act of[…]
On Thursday, May 19, the U.S. Senate passed the 2017 FY Transportation and Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill. While not an interesting fact by itself, what was in the bill should be of interest to all commercial drivers and trucking companies across the country. The recent bill passage has the potential to change the[…]
A lot can happen out on the road from bad weather to bad drivers. You’ve got to be on your toes in order to stay safe and avoid an accident. Sometimes the safety hazard isn’t from what’s outside the truck, but what’s going on inside. In this edition of our Safety Meeting Series, we’ll discuss[…]
