Preparing for CVSA International Roadcheck 2022
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has set this year’s International Roadcheck for May 17-19. International Roadcheck is a three-day, high-volume commercial motor vehicle inspection event carried out by CVSA-certified inspectors in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. to promote, educate, and enforce motor carrier, vehicle, and driver safety compliance. International Roadcheck is the largest targeted […]
Driving in Adverse Conditions: A Comprehensive Guide
Adverse driving conditions pose a challenge for any driver, and the heavier the vehicle, the greater the risk. Truckers in particular need to know how to drive in adverse conditions. Accidents are far more likely to be fatal when driving an 18-wheeler than operating a small car. In the case of adverse road conditions, professional […]
Training Your Fleet for Winter Safety
Winter weather can create dangerous conditions for drivers. Hazardous roadways, slippery surfaces, limited daylight hours, rushed delivery schedules, unexpected traffic congestion, and low visibility are among the many challenges drivers must manage in the winter months. According to the Federal Highway Administration, over 70 percent of our nation’s roads are located in snowy regions. Even […]
How to Improve Driver Performance through Targeted Training
“If you don’t have your house in order, they’re going to come after you. It all depends on prevention and what safety practices you have within your companies.” This statement, made by Mehdi Arradizadeh, vice president of safety and risk management for Anderson Trucking Service in a recent HDT article on how fleets can address […]
