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    Attention Carriers: Electronic Logging Device Mandate Takes Effect December 2017

Attention Carriers: Electronic Logging Device Mandate Takes Effect December 2017

The federal rule that will require all truck operators to use ELDs will be published this Friday. The rule will take effect on December 11, 2017; all ELD devices must be installed and in […]

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Regulatory Check In – what to expect for the end of 2015

As we near the end of 2015, there are still various regulations that are pending publication or are expected to published before year’s end. One key rule that is top of mind in the […]

Truck and Load Weight Considerations

Accurate and legal weights are a very important part of a drivers daily life on the road. Overweight loads, or loads whose weights are not evenly distributed over their axles can cause drivers excessive […]

Attention Carriers: Chain Requirements Begin this Sunday

Washington State trucks need to make sure that they are carrying their chains as of November 1st. That’s this coming Sunday. To make sure you are prepared, here’s the list of requirements for BC, Washington, […]

Attention Carriers: Operation Safe Driver Week is Next Week!

The CVSA’s program, Operation Safe Driver is held every year in partnership with the FMCSA, state, provincial and local law enforcement. Its objective is to reduce the number of deaths and injuries from crashes […]

Attention Carriers: Next Week is Brake Safety Week

Starting this Sunday, September 6th to Saturday, September 12th, CMV inspectors will be out conducting brake system inspections as part of the CVSA’s Operation Air Brake Safety Week. It is a partnership with the […]

Cargo Securement Best Practices

Drivers need to make sure they are carrying a safe load. Anything and everything carried on a truck must be properly secured to prevent loss of control and falling cargo from causing injury. Improperly […]

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    Regulatory Check In – What is on the Horizon in the Trucking Industry

Regulatory Check In – What is on the Horizon in the Trucking Industry

When it comes to regulations in the trucking industry, this has been the summer of uncertainty. There are quite a few proposed regulations that are still up in the air, and it can be […]

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    Reminder for Carriers: Penalty Phase Starts Tomorrow for Trucks Crossing into Canada Without eManifest

Reminder for Carriers: Penalty Phase Starts Tomorrow for Trucks Crossing into Canada Without eManifest

With the stiffer penalties and regulations surrounding trucks and motor carriers that cross into Canada starting tomorrow, all carriers need to make sure they understand the process of the eManifest program. While the eManifest […]

TWIC Card Enrollment Process

Having been around for several years now, the necessity of a TWIC (the Transportation Worker Identification Credential) for drivers needing unescorted access to secure areas of US ports is common knowledge. To obtain a […]