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Combatting Substance Abuse
Substance abuse involves more than taking illegal drugs. It also includes misusing alcohol, prescription medications, and other legal substances if too much is ...
04/06/20
News & Resources for Drivers Dealing with COVID-19
As the world continues to respond to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), truck drivers and motor carriers must maintain their operations to deliver necessary goods to ...
03/26/20
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
Employee Fatigue is a Risk That Can Be Managed
Sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, and insomnia are just a few sleep disorders that affect all employees, not only truck drivers. According to the National ...
02/25/20
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