GalleryHappy New Year and welcome to our first blog post of 2017! A new year always means that truck engines and their TRUs will potentially be subject to becoming California compliant. January is always […]
Roadcheck 2016 Results
Every year at the beginning of June, tens of thousands of commercial vehicles are inspected during the CVSAs Roadcheck event. International Roadcheck is the largest targeted enforcement program on commercial motor vehicles in the world, […]
Attention 2009 Model Year Reefer Owners: Deadlines Are Coming Up!
All model year (MY) 2009 transport refrigeration unit (TRU) engine owners must be aware that if they want to qualify for compliance extensions, only one week remains before the purchase order deadline for ordering […]
GalleryAttention Carriers: Next Week is Brake Safety Week
Starting this Sunday, September 11th to Saturday, September 17th, CMV inspectors will be out across North America conducting brake system inspections as part of the CVSA’s Operation Air Brake Safety Week. It is a […]
Next Week is Roadcheck 2016: June 7-9th!
The blitz will be on next week! Now in its 29th year, Roadcheck is the largest targeted enforcement program on commercial vehicles in the world. Approximately 17 trucks are inspected every minute throughout North America […]
GalleryRegulation Review: the FDA’s New Sanitation Rules for Food Haulers
The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rule on Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food is now final, advancing FDA’s efforts to protect foods from farm to table by keeping them safe from […]
Preventative Maintenance – Tires: Components, Regulations, and Care Tips
Preventative maintenance is topic we discuss and encourage every day. Keeping regular scheduled maintenance records, performing key pre-trip inspections, and regularly checking key equipment areas such as engines, brakes and refrigerated units are often […]
GalleryTrailer Condition Requirements
Trailer condition is a critical step to check in preparation for loading, and will help to ensure a successful shipment. Trailer cleanliness prevents bacterial, chemical, and odor contamination of produce loads. Many customers and […]
FMCSA Driver Coercion Rule – What You Need to Know
There are many proposed regulations that the trucking industry is keeping a close eye on for 2016. They include changes to CSA, the ELD mandate, the proposed speed limiter rule, sleep apnea health issue, […]
GalleryReminder for Carriers: CARB Refrigerated Unit, Truck and Drayage Requirements for 2016
Welcome to our first blog post of 2016! A new year always means that truck engines and their TRUs will potentially be subject to becoming California compliant. January is always a good time to […]
