What is the ELDT Mandate?
The Entry-Level Driver Training or ELDT mandate is a federally set minimum on requirements from the FMCSA for training entry-level drivers that went into effect February 7, 2022. This mandate is meant for all states to ensure drivers meet at least the federal minimum requirements on ELDT theory and... Read More
Top CSA Violations
CSA Violations come in at number six on the list of top 10 concerns for the trucking industry according to the American Transportation Research Institute. For motor carriers, this issue comes in as fourth in priority, while drivers rank it as number 10.
This gap shows a need to help drivers understand the importance of... Read More
A Threat to Accident Prevention
While your company looks for methods of accident prevention for your drivers, some less honest people look to take advantage of trucking companies for a big payout. These scammers like to stage accidents in the hopes of settling or getting large sums during a lawsuit.
This threat means safety managers need to have... Read More
Trucking Industry Best Practices for the New Year
As we move into the new year, it’s a good time to look forward to what can be done to improve the trucking industry. Between driver shortages and increased crash rates, things can begin to look dire.
Fortunately, there are things you can do to improve driver safety awareness and retain... Read More
Good News for Driver Recruitment
After months of stalling from the U.S. House of Representatives, a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill barely passed on November 6, 2021. This bill could help with driver recruitment along with providing funds for infrastructure.
The infrastructure bill deals with several issues, but most importantly to the... Read More
Truck Safety Sensors Risk Management
Thanks to nuclear verdicts, risk management is already tricky for the trucking industry, but plaintiff attorneys continue to find ways to increase your risk. You already know the importance of keeping up with CSA records and company documentation to reduce litigation risk.
What you may not know is the new... Read More
Trucking Safety for the Win
Trucking safety is an important part of running a company. Maintaining good training and records protects everyone from the owner to the drivers. Good safety programs also protect everyone on the road with your trucks.
It’s that time of year when the trucking industry highlights the companies with the best safety... Read More
Celebrating Fleet Safety
The trucking industry has made strides towards fleet safety over the years. Companies have increased safety training and improved record-keeping. These efforts are gaining recognition at several conferences.
Thanks to this recognition, companies had the opportunity to celebrate keeping their drivers safe this year. Fleet... Read More
Preventable Accidents
Connor Dzion was a blooming honor student in his freshman year of college. The 18-year-old was beginning the adult phase of his life when he was killed in a preventable accident. Connor was in his first two weeks of college when his life was taken by two drivers who should not have been on the road.
On September... Read More
Pandemic’s Impact on FEMA Relief After Hurricane Ida
Hurricanes are something that many Southerners fear. Hurricane’s perils are not only about torrential rain and frightening winds, but about being at home without power for weeks at a time. The trucking industry plays a significant role in disaster relief due to our experience with past storms... Read More 
