On 9/29/2020, commercial drivers across the USA will enjoy some welcome flexibility, courtesy of the newly-revised Hours of Service rules set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration >> Continue Reading
What are the rules for commercial drivers using mobile phones? Knowing the law can help protect your business from costly fines, penalties and accidents. >> Continue Reading
As I was headed to work down a steep mountain road one morning, with several cars and trucks behind me, the fog was so thick I could barely see the headlights of oncoming cars. Suddenly, a vehicle with headlights OFF appeared out of nowhere, like a ghost, about 20 feet in front of me. >> Continue Reading
[companyInfo] Read the latest from industry publications on information related to FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration): Electronic Inspections and CSA Compliance Paper-based driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIRs) are quickly becoming obsolete within the compliance, safety, accountability (CSA) program. Defects noted in DVIRs are early indicators of what violations will be found by DOT officers >> Continue Reading >> Continue Reading
GPS Trackit recently introduced a new Driver Safety Alert that tracks hard turns. Driver Safety Alerts already track and report driving behaviors like rapid acceleration, hard braking, and seatbelt usage. GPS Trackit engineers have now added the ability to identify ‘hard turns’ to the alert list. >> Continue Reading
Using Hands-Free Cellphones is Risky. Read some regretful distracted driving stories from others that learned this the hard way. >> Continue Reading