For our March 2018 webinar we hosted, Jay Winegardner, CEO of Truck One, and had a lively conversation. He gave tips on how to use the system to create custom content for more effective employee engagement and communication.
To find out how he uses the Infinit-I Workforce System for Trucking to improve his growing fleet, read... Read More
Imagine the Department of Transportation (DOT) has informed you that you will have a DOT Compliance Audit. Are you ready? If not, bad audits can warrant fines for your company and drivers, and in a worst-case scenario lead to the closure of your business. But proper preparation and attention to detail can help keep you avoid such harsh... Read More
Hauling freight is a heavy responsibility. Highly-skilled truck drivers outperform their counterparts by a significant margin. Research shows they have a 35 percent better miles-per-gallon performance. But drivers of all skill levels deal with driver fatigue.
To combat this, FMCSA safety regulations limit drivers to 70-hour weeks. This marked a... Read More
In the past, Vertical Alliance Group hosted a free monthly webinar. Various guests joined us to discuss different aspects of the trucking business, especially safety.
In February, our newest expert partner, Brian Fielkow, CEO of Jetco Delivery was our guest. Many companies “talk” about safety, but draw out the implementation process. Fielkow... Read More
As a safety director, you know the value of time. You’re tasked with creating custom content for safety, orientation and onboarding. There never seems to be enough manpower to process all the paperwork. This can make it difficult to track behaviors, which result in corrective action. It’s a serious problem.
Or is it? If your paperwork... Read More
As a safety manager, do you feel overwhelmed coordinating safety meetings? You’re not alone. From ensuring training materials are correct to coordinating drivers’ schedules and ensuring documentation; the task can be monumental. This coordination is not only hard work, but it also takes time away from other business-critical items.
There... Read More
Discovery is complete, necessary approvals are in, the contract is signed, and your company is almost ready to roll out your newly purchased learning management system. Whether your company invested in the Infinit-I Workforce System to build a better company culture, to improve employee performance and awareness, or to increase profits through training,... Read More
In 2018, the race for qualified candidates is on, no matter the industry. There is a growing need for well-trained, skilled labor; manufacturing has seen a resurgence in importance, as well as oil and gas. Transportation, with its security and good pay, is gaining in popularity as well.
Trucking fleets move more than 70 percent of domestic freight... Read More
Have you ever been promised the moon by a technology provider, only to be left with a huge bill and disappointments? Most people in education have, and it’s led to a healthy skepticism by many administrators who say, “I’ve heard that promised a million times, and seldom does anyone ever deliver.”
When Vertical Alliance Group set out to... Read More
Mary Bass Fontenot, Director of Transportation with Calcasieu Parish School Board (CPSB), shares what life was like before and after implementing online training for school bus drivers in her student transportation department.
Before becoming the Director of Transportation for CPSB, Mary was a teacher, assistant principal, and bus driver. She... Read More
