Starting this Sunday, September 7th to Saturday, September 13th, 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 FMCSA and sees Level IV inspections happening on trucks and buses throughout North America to identify out of adjustment brakes, safety issues, and brake-system violations. Brake-related violations account for nearly half of all out-of-service violations during roadside inspections (as noted in the results of Roadcheck 2014). What are inspectors looking for? Brake inspections will include assessments of brake-system components to identify loose or missing parts,... Read More
Just updated: the brand new English and Spanish versions of our Carrier Loading Guidelines and Product Temperature Guidelines are hot off the printing press! The Carrier Loading Guidelines were designed to assist you to drive your business; they provide the right tools to protect you by ensuring that product is loaded correctly, directing accurate updates, and minimizing potential for any loss. Among other things, this newest version has more detailed instructions in the loading stage regarding recording product pulp temperatures and handling of temperature recorders. Info in the guide references details that are established USDA and DOT standards... Read More
We are now well into what is a typically busy time of year for many of us. And, it seems the busier we get, the more we rely on technology; to inform, update, and connect us. One of our most recent studies revealed that approximately 72% of drivers surveyed are smartphone equipped. iPhone and Android devices are more affordable and accessible than ever, and the app market is growing at an impressive rate. So, here’s a look at the top 5 most useful smartphone apps for drivers, all free and available for download through the iPhone App... Read More
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