The American Trucking Associations (ATA) announced its support of congressional legislation introduced in late March that repeals a World War I-era federal excise tax (FET) on the purchase of new trucks, tractors, and trailers. The FET adds a significant cost to purchasing commercial vehicles and has been widely criticized by trucking industry leaders and policymakers … Continue reading “Transportation Industry Supports Eliminating the Federal Excise Tax for New Trucks, Tractors & Trailers”
Dash cams in fleets offer motor carriers several advantages. They can be used as a tool to improve driver safety, reduce accident liability, enhance training opportunities, and protect against fraudulent claims, which can provide cost savings and greater operational efficiencies. Conveying these benefits is critical to getting driver buy-in. You want drivers not to view … Continue reading “Ensure You Have a Dash Cam Policy in Place”
California’s Basic Inspection of Terminal (BIT) program mandates 90-day inspections on any commercial motor vehicle (CMV) over 10,001 pounds. During a BIT inspection, the following are examined: steering systems, brakes, wiper blades (must work and not be worn out), wheels and tire tread depth (must be within legal limits), mirrors, functioning lights, defroster, and others. … Continue reading “Inside California’s Basic Inspection of Terminal (BIT) Program, Upcoming CTA Webinar Covers Requirements”
Safety and compliance in the trucking industry are not just regulatory requirements; they directly impact a motor carrier’s insurance premiums. One of the key factors affecting trucking insurance rates is the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) score. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) uses the CSA to measure a trucking firm’s safety record. These scores … Continue reading “CSA Scores Impact Trucking Insurance”
The trucking industry is increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) and telematics to help manage risk and reduce Liability insurance costs. AI-driven telematics tracks trucks and other assets using GPS technology and onboard diagnostics (OBD) to plot their movements on a digital map. The data can reveal key insights, including speeding incidents, hard braking and sudden … Continue reading “The Road Ahead with AI and Telematics in Trucking Insurance”
While taking driving precautions is critical to preventing accidents, truckers also have to minimize their risk of injury when lifting cargo. According to the Department of Labor, of overexertion injuries to delivery truck drivers, 40% were due to lifting containers, and 34% were due to lifting or lowering objects. Following are some proper lifting techniques … Continue reading “Safe Lifting Tips for Truckers”
It’s difficult for motor carriers to remain on top of qualification recordkeeping requirements on your truck drivers. Multiple regulatory areas include driver investigation, drug and alcohol testing, MVRs, and more. Additionally, your drivers may operate different classes of vehicles, which impacts their qualification requirements. To help you stay current, compliance experts J.J. Keller developed a DQ … Continue reading “Stay Updated on Truck Driver Qualification Recordkeeping Requirements”
Most recently, the trucking industry has faced an alarming rise in fraudulent Certificates of Insurance (COIs) used by motor carriers to secure loads. This growing trend threatens the integrity of brokerages and the financial and operational security of the entire supply chain. Fake or altered COI documents presented by motor carriers are used to falsely … Continue reading “Beware of Fraudulent Certificates of Insurance”
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has expanded its Crash Preventability Determination Program (CPDP) to provide motor carriers and drivers with an enhanced mechanism for disputing non-preventable crashes. The program is designed to improve the fairness of safety records and ensure that preventable and non-preventable crashes are better delineated. The program’s expansion allows the … Continue reading “Overview: FMCSA’s Crash Preventability Determination Program Expansion”
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) covered several of the top issues facing the trucking industry in California, from strict environmental regulations to driver shortages and rising operation costs. Following is an overview of some of these issues. California’s Environment Policies One of the most pressing concerns for California’s trucking sector is the state’s environmental … Continue reading “The Road Ahead: Top Trucking Issues in California”
