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NewsOctober 29, 2009

FMCSA Conducts Drug & Alcohol Strike Force

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) said on Friday, Oct. 23, that 77 commercial bus and truck drivers are off the road and over 80 carriers face enforcement action as a result of FMCSA's first national drug and alcohol strike force.

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NewsOctober 29, 2009

NTSB Pushes for Sleep Apnea Screening

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) sent a letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recommending that medical examiners be required to question commercial truck and bus drivers about sleep apnea, a disorder contributing to driver fatigue.

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NewsOctober 28, 2009

J. J. Keller Offers Driver's Vehicle Inspection Audit Service

NEENAH, WI - J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc., announced a Driver's Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) auditing service in which they scan, audit, and archive vehicle inspection documents for clients that seek a cost-effective way to monitor regulatory compliance, and to improve safety and maintenance in their organization.

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NewsOctober 28, 2009

American Trucking Associations Teams with CVSA and FMCSA for Operation Safe Driver

ARLINGTON, VA - The American Trucking Associations is working in conjunction with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and other safety partners, to educate all motorists about highway safety through the Operation Safe Driver program.

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NewsOctober 27, 2009

Entergy Arkansas Adds Hybrid Trucks to Fleet

LITTLE ROCK, AR - The new models have a long green stripe stretched across the sides to identify them as hybrids and are expected to save the company fuel, reduce emissions, and provide added safety at the work site.

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NewsOctober 21, 2009

NTEA Recognizes Safety and Quality Processes through Member Verification Program

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI - Through its Member Verification Program (MVP), the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) has recognized three member companies and re-qualified 17 companies for their commitment to safety and quality standards.

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NewsOctober 20, 2009

IIHS Studies Impact of Cell Phone Laws

ARLINGTON, VA - The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) recently sought out the impact of cell phone laws in changing patterns of driver cell phone use in New York, Connecticut, and the District of Columbia.

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NewsOctober 15, 2009

NHTSA: Motor Vehicle-Related Deaths in U.S. Have Fallen in 2009

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), fatalities in the first half of 2009 have dropped to 16,626 compared to last year's 17,871 fatalities.

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NewsOctober 8, 2009

Grocery Retailer Wins Volvo Safety Award with Zero Accidents

Abingdon, Va.-based Food City won the award for the under 10 million mile category with a remarkable zero recordable accidents in 2008 during 7.9 million miles of driving.

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NewsOctober 6, 2009

Free Webinar on Distracted Driving Oct. 13

TORRANCE, CA - Those who attend all three sessions will receive a Fleet Safety Training Certificate. Sign up now.

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