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The Future of the Professional Driver 4 Feb 2012 | 08:12 pm
The Future of the Professional Driver I was looking up the top 50 trucking companies and reviewed a few of the well-known companies CSA scores from the FMCSA website. I was surprised and disappoin...
International Drivers Local and Highway Splitting Time Off. 6 Sep 2011 | 09:58 am
Going to and from the U.S. can be mind boggling with your hours of service. Many drivers are trying to use the 16 hour rule to extend driving or on duty time. This rule can get you into trouble if yo...
Driver shortage, who’s fault is it? 26 Jun 2011 | 03:12 pm
I recently acquired my Fleet Driver Training Certification, and completed a co-op at a reputable driving school to train drivers. As an experienced driver of 15 years and a qualified driver trainer, I...
What is CSA 26 Jun 2011 | 02:56 pm
Driver Concerns and Myths I have read the CSA manual and investigated many carrier scores in the CSA. I have found that the carriers have more to worry about than the drivers. 454 violations are app...
CSA- Roadside Inspections 12 Jan 2011 | 08:18 pm
CSA Roadside Inspections- What to expect and how to be prepared. Rules and Regulations There are no knew rules as far as being in violation. The only thing that has changed is how your roadside insp...
CSA- Compliance, Safety, Accountability 10 Jan 2011 | 05:32 pm
As drivers we are the last informed about what the D.O.T. and transportation enforcement officials are up to. Yes the CSA 2010, now just CSA ( Compliance, Safety, Accountability) is a U.S. reality at ...
Due Diligence : Meaning and Neccessity 26 Mar 2010 | 10:18 am
Due Diligence is a word you may get tired of hearing in the transportation industry. I know I do. Have you ever wondered what they mean when they say it ? Why is it imortant ? Well it conveys the use ...
Keeping Safe with Space 9 Mar 2010 | 02:54 pm
Keeping Safe with Space Keeping safe with space is a good driving practice. Actually it should become one of a drivers good habits all year round. This will help to reduce or avoid emergency braking ...
Managing Your Time 1 Dec 2009 | 11:27 am
Time Management When will you get there driver? How many times has someone asked you this and you responded with “I don’t know!” I used to say that whenI first started driving until I learned the ph...
Healthy As A Horse 8 Nov 2009 | 06:47 am
Healthy, Physical or Mental. Medical criteria for truck drivers has been an issue for years. Like police, military and emergency personal we not only need to be physically healthy but mentally health...
