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View from inside a commercial truck cab showing a driver at the wheel with a large marijuana leaf overlaid by a red prohibition symbol, illustrating DOT restrictions on marijuana use for commercial drivers.

Articles

DOT Rules Remain Firmly Lit on Marijuana

DOT says not so fast on marijuana. Even with federal reclassification efforts, commercial drivers in safety-sensitive roles remain subject to marijuana testing and prohibitions.

Behind the Article thumbnail featuring Kathy Close of J.J. Keller. The image shows a road at sunset with bold text reading, “Do You Know What’s Driving Up Your CSA Score?” alongside Kathy Close discussing how fleets can use FMCSA's DataQs system to challenge inaccurate safety data and protect CSA scores.

Videos

What is DataQs and Why Should Fleets Care?

LytxOne promotional graphic featuring an in-cab dash camera and icons representing analytics, search, recording, video, reporting, driver performance, fuel, and location. Headline reads, “New Features Available Now.”

News

Lytx Adds Fleet Management Enhancements to LytxOne Platform

A shadowed figure removes cargo boxes from the back of a delivery van at night while fireworks explode in the background. Text overlay reads, "Before the Fireworks Start Review Your Cargo Security Plan."

Articles

A Fourth of July Cargo Theft Reality Check for Fleet Managers

News•December 12, 2014

All PAL Cards to Be 'Smart'

This move aims to improve site safety as Smart PAL Cards may be used to ensure that only trained operators can use aerial work platforms (AWPs) and mast climbing work platforms (MCWPs) on site.

News•December 10, 2014

Morgan Olson Recalls Sprinter 2500 Vans

To comply with federal safety standards, the Michigan upfitter will relocate an aluminum document holder installed in the cab side of the load area partition.

News•December 10, 2014

Insurer Offers Driver Training to Construction Fleets

XL Group's North America Construction insurance unit has begun offering driver safety training to construction fleets in collaboration with Issaquah, Wash.-based Swerve Fleet Training to improve that industry's safety record.

Products•December 9, 2014

Driver Alertness Detection System

The InterCore Driver Alertness Detection System is a cloud based service that monitors driver alertness in real time using a camera linked to a smartphone.

News•December 8, 2014

Fleet Safety Video Tip: Driving in Icy Conditions

Here is some driving advice, provided by the Michigan State Police, on how to recover from loss of traction when the road surface is covered in ice.

News•December 8, 2014

PPL Truck Swallowed by Sinkhole

In late November, a PPL Electric Utilities truck dropped into a sinkhole — formed due to a water main break — and landed on a gas line. Officials evacuated approximately 30 residents in the Bethlehem community.

News•December 5, 2014

GM Recalls Mid-Size Pickups for Air Bags

The recall affects 2,283 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks from the 2015 model year.

News•December 4, 2014

Ford Recalls Transit Connect Vans for Door Panels

The action affects 19,825 2014-MY cargo vans that may have a problem with a loosening exterior plastic panel on the sliding door.

News•December 3, 2014

Calif. Grower Gives New Trucks to Safest Drivers

After bolstering its medium-duty fleet with a dozen Kenworth T270 medium-duty straight trucks, Southern California grower Altman Plants' general manager fielded plenty of inquiries from drivers about who would get behind the wheel of the new Class 6 trucks.

News•December 2, 2014

Toyo Recalls 175,000 Truck, Van Tires

Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc. has announced a safety recall campaign on approximately 175,000 Toyo and Nitto brand tires intended for light trucks, SUVs and vans.

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