The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced it plans to repeal the High Priority Fleet and Drayage Fleet provisions under the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulation with a formal proposal due by October 31, 2025, and final action required by August 31, 2026. The repeal is due to legal challenges from various states, spearheaded by … Continue reading “California to Repeal High-Priority and Drayage Fleet Provisions”
In this part of our Defensive Driving series, we review procedures truckers should follow in the event of an emergency. Share and reinforce these measures with your drivers to keep them and others safe on the road. If Your Vehicle Stalls or Breaks Down The first thing a driver should do is secure the vehicle. … Continue reading “Defensive Driving Part V: Emergency Procedures for Truckers”
The transportation sector has been hit by rising insurance costs over the last several years. There are several reasons driving costs – from nuclear verdicts to high vehicle repair costs, driver shortages, and other issues. Let’s take a look at how some of these issues impact insurance premiums in the trucking industry. Nuclear Verdicts Nuclear … Continue reading “What’s Behind Rising Transportation Insurance Costs?”
In this article of our defensive driving series, we cover the importance of implementing regular vehicle inspections. Vehicle inspections are a preventive safety strategy and a cornerstone of defensive driving, with each inspection an opportunity to reduce risk, improve driver confidence, and control insurance costs. Why Vehicle Inspections Are Critical Prevent Failures Before They Happen: … Continue reading “Defensive Driving Training Part IV: Vehicle Inspections”
A safe transport trip doesn’t end with good driving. It also depends on how the cargo is handled before, during, and after transportation. Defensive driving training should involve teaching truckers the skills to load, secure, and protect cargo in a way that prevents damage, loss, and theft. Improperly loaded or unsecured cargo can compromise vehicle … Continue reading “Defensive Driving Training Part III: Cargo Handling & Security”
In addition to mastering safe driving skills, professional truck drivers must navigate a complex web of regulations designed to protect drivers, the public, and the integrity of the transportation industry. Defensive driving training should go beyond behind-the-wheel skills to include a strong foundation in regulatory compliance. In the following article of our “Defensive Driving” series, … Continue reading “Defensive Driving Training Part II: Regulatory Compliance for Truckers”
Part of an ongoing series on improving road safety through driver education Safety is a top priority in the trucking industry. With large vehicles operating for extended periods and covering thousands of miles, defensive driving training plays a crucial role in reducing accidents, protecting lives, and safeguarding company assets. This is the first article in … Continue reading “Defensive Driving Training in the Trucking Industry”
In 2024, cargo crimes increased to an all-time high, up 27% from 2023, according to CargoNet. Annual cargo theft losses are expected to rise another 22% – 25% from already historic levels by the end of 2025, fueled by deceptive tactics generated by artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies. “From the comfort of their own … Continue reading “Cargo Theft Expected to Rise This Year, Fueled by AI and Other Technology”
In late May, at a trucking event in Austin, Texas, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy signed an order introducing updated enforcement measures to bolster compliance with English language requirements for commercial truck drivers. Under the new directive, commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers who do not meet the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s … Continue reading “FMCSA Releases New Guidance Enforcing English Proficiency”
California’s AB 5 legislation requires applying the “ABC test” to determine if workers in the state are employees or independent contractors for purposes of the Labor Code. Under the ABC test, a worker is considered an employee and not an independent contractor unless the hiring entity satisfies all three of the following conditions: Free from … Continue reading “California’s AB 5 Independent Contractor Rule Upheld by Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals”
