A “screw-up” is defined as a situation that has been completely mismanaged or mishandled. Lets face it, screw-ups have varying impacts but one thing is for certain, they all cost money. A case in point. An employer makes an appointment for his employee to get tested on Friday. On Friday morning the employee is notified […]
“THANK GOD FOR THE TRUCK DRIVERS” We have regularly shown our approval and praise for the First Responders, Medical Teams and CDL Drivers that have done an amazing to keep the country going during the COVID-19 pandemic. We would like to add our praise to that of the President’s and let everyone remember that this
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“A secure, online database that will give employers and other authorized users real-time information about commercial driver’s license (CDL) and commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders’ drug and alcohol program violations, thus improving safety on our Nation’s roadways.” The Clearinghouse has been a long time coming, and now it’s here and it’s up and running. The
Otto? Friendly German bar keep? Burly coal miner in Ohio? No, Otto is the first self driving commercial truck that just delivered its first load. What?? Yes, on October 18, 2016, Otto loaded beer in Fort Collins, Colorado and delivered to Colorado Springs, Colorado, a 120 mile trip. Well, Otto did have help. A commercial
Checked the brakes lately? Best practice is to check brake and air brake systems daily. They better be in good shape September 11-17, 2016!! CVSA ( Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance) along with FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) is holding Brake Safety Week with extra inspectors out and about. Read their press release here. Brake and brake part
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E-cigarettes, the latest craze to hit the teens and 20-somethings (and beyond) has a secret that has just been outed by the Department of Transportation. DOT has declared no e-cigarettes in checked luggage, but they can be in carry-on bags. Read the regulation here. Why no e-cigarettes on airplanes? They have a tendency to blow
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