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Elements of a Successful Safety Culture
Culture is a term used often when discussing organizational development, but what is it? Simply put, culture is the shared values and beliefs that govern how ...
03/13/18
Summary of the ATRI "Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking" 2017 Report
Every year since 2008, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has published “An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking.” Last year’s report ...
03/12/18
Ask the Liability Adjuster
Why is on-time reporting of liability claims important? The primary reasons for timely reporting are to protect the interest of the trucking company and driver ...
03/06/18
Tips on Continuous Improvement Initiatives
Change is a constant in the trucking industry. From hours-of-service changes, the ELD mandate, and other proposed regulatory changes, this state of flux requires ...
02/27/18
Does Your Company Brand Attract Quality Drivers?
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) publishes a top ten list each year of industry concerns based on surveys conducted with trucking executives. ...
02/20/18
Ask the Safety Rep: If a Driver is Permitted to Use a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) for Personal Reasons, How Must the Driving Time be Recorded with an ELD?
Good question! The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) do not provide a specific regulation on this matter, but the guidance in 49 C.F.R. § 395.8, ...
02/13/18
Rollovers
Tractor-trailers typically have a high center of gravity; this makes them susceptible to rollover crashes. The key to preventing rollovers is for drivers to be ...
02/06/18
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of major depression that is typically associated with the change of seasons. SAD can occur in the winter or summer ...
01/30/18
Slips & Falls
Slips are the result of a person losing balance or footing due to a lack of friction between the foot and the ground. Falls that result from slipping are the ...
01/23/18
Winter Safety
For most of the country, winter brings frigid temperatures, slippery road conditions, and treacherous walking surfaces. In the event of a possible roadside ...
01/16/18