Transportation
Back-to-School Safety: A Critical Reminder for Trucking Industry Drivers
As we approach the start of the school year, employers with commercial drivers must prepare for a seasonal shift in road conditions. With students returning to classrooms, school buses back on the roads, and children walking or biking to school, the risk of pedestrian-related incidents increases — especially for children ages 5 to 14, where…
Brake Safety Week 2025: Protecting Roads Through Awareness and Maintenance
August 24–30, 2025Organized by: Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)Focus: Brake Drums and Rotors Each year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) leads a vital initiative to improve road safety across North America. Brake Safety Week, taking place this year from August 24 to 30, is a coordinated effort involving law enforcement agencies in Canada, Mexico,…
The ROI of Fleet Compliance Software: Saving Time, Money, and Risk
In the world of commercial transportation, compliance isn’t optional, it’s essential. But staying on top of FMCSA regulations, managing driver qualification files, tracking vehicle maintenance, and preparing for audits, and more can be overwhelming without the right tools. That’s where fleet compliance software like Compliance Safety Manager™ comes in. But how do you justify the investment? Let’s…
Understanding Driver Qualification: Common Questions Answered
Did You Know? Maintaining compliance with driver qualification (DQ) requirements is crucial in commercial driving. However, did you know that not all records need to be physically stored? Some requirements are more flexible than they appear! Let’s dive into some of the most commonly asked DQ file questions. 1. Who Needs a DQ File? Any…
CVSA Announced Brake Safety Week August 25-31
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced Aug. 25-31 as the dates for this year’s Brake Safety Week. Brake Safety Week is a commercial motor vehicle and driver inspection and regulatory compliance enforcement initiative, a brake-safety awareness and outreach opportunity, and a brake-related inspection and violation data-collection project. Inspection and Enforcement CVSA-certified inspectors will…
Summer Driving Safety Tips for Truck Drivers: Keeping the Roads Safe and Smooth
As the temperature rises and the sun shines brightly, summer brings new challenges for truck drivers on the roads. Longer daylight hours, increased traffic, and changing weather conditions require truckers to adopt specific safety measures to ensure a smooth and accident-free journey. In this blog post, we will explore essential driving safety tips for truck…
CSA Scores aren’t affected if crash wasn’t your fault!
Beginning in August of 2019, the FMCSA will make permanent the program that allows crashes in which the driver was “not at fault” to be listed as “not preventable” in CSA (Compliance, Safety, Accountability) program scores. For the past two years, the Crash Preventability Demonstration Program has allowed FMCSA to gather data to examine the…