This year the annual CVSA Roadcheck, often referred to as the Safety Blitz, will be on June 5-7. Each year a special area of emphasis is selected. It is no surprise that this year it will be on the Hours of Service regulations. Here are a few pointers to help you get through with no violations and a few extra dollars in your pockets.
If asked which type of electronic log you are utilizing it is an AOBRD (Automatic On Board Recording Device).
Approve / Certify your logs each day.
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The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced that the Annual Roadcheck 2017 will occur on the dates of June 6-8. During this 72 hour window drivers can expect to see increased enforcement activity by the DOT officers. This year the focus will be on Cargo Securement Safety.
With that in mind drivers verifying that loads are properly secured, etc. Also under Cargo Securement would be any spare tires or tire carcasses in the tire rack under the trailer. Make sure these...
Following Distance
Scott Jensen – Director of Fleet Training
Tailgating is the number one complaint the motoring public has against the trucking industry. Maintaining a proper following distance not only helps improve our image as an industry, but is also a key to preventing rear-end collisions. A large number of trucks at Epes are now equipped with the ON-Guard Collison Avoidance System. While this is a great piece of technology, the driver is still the key in preventing rear...
Winter’s arrival always coincides with the Holiday Season, so most people actually look forward to this time of year...until after New Year’s Day. It is then when we get the slow realization that we will have at least two months of cold, wet, and windy days. As a professional driver you have no choice but to go out every day and do your best to come home unscathed.
Here are a few tips to help you accomplish this goal.
Keep your windows clean, make sure your window wipers are in good...