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Drug and Alcohol Testing
The FMCSA’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse went into effect on Jan. 6. All drivers with a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or commercial learner’s permit (CLP) ...
02/18/20
Cold Weather Ailments
Cold weather can increase a person’s risk of contracting a virus, such as influenza, which can weaken your immune system and make it more difficult for your body ...
02/11/20
What Message is Your Driver Screening Sending to Applicants?
With driver turnover being an issue for most motor carriers, coupled with the lack of new talent entering the industry, screening applicants remains critical to a ...
01/29/20
Ask the Physical Damage Claims Adjuster
What towing risks exist if my truck is in an accident and I have split coverages? Having a driver involved in a crash is stressful in itself, but motor carriers ...
01/22/20
Courageous Leaders Aren't Afraid to Break a Few Eggs
On April 23, 1910, in Paris, France, Theodore Roosevelt delivered a speech that would come to be known as “The Man in the Arena.” In his address, Roosevelt ...
01/15/20
5 Things You Need to Know About the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse
The FMCSA’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is a secure online database that will give employers, the FMCSA, state driver licensing agencies, and state law ...
01/07/20
Improve Communication by Asking Better Questions
Have you ever run a report and questioned the results? You may have looked at the report, noted something about the data didn’t look right, researched further, ...
12/19/19
The Difference Between Fault and Preventability in a Crash
Fault and preventability are two terms motor carriers often confuse. The process of determining who was at fault in a collision is typically based on applicable ...
12/10/19
What to Do if a Load is Rejected
A load can be rightfully rejected for several reasons, such as the goods were not delivered at the agreed-upon time or shifted in transit and were damaged. When a ...
12/09/19
Protect Yourself From Thefts and Hijackings
Cargo theft and hijackings are a real danger to drivers. When out on the road, there are safety and security techniques that can help deter would-be hijackers and ...
11/26/19