Emergency Action to Restrict Non-Domiciled CDLs The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently took emergency action to dramatically restrict who can receive a non-domiciled Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) or Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). This is a significant change fleet professionals must understand immediately. U.S. ... Read More »
I've been following Tex, from truck-photo.com, on LinkedIn for a while now. I recently got the opportunity to talk to him and he's agreed to share some of his images with you. Stay tuned for more images - they are a treat! From his "About" ... Read More »
The entire securement program hinges on the Working Load Limit (WLL). The WLL is the maximum load that a securement component can handle during normal service. The aggregate WLL of all tiedowns securing a piece of cargo must be at least 50% of the weight ... Read More »
The Shifting Risk Cargo Securement violations, averaging 8,757 per month, are failures that occur when the load is not properly contained or restrained. This includes inadequate numbers of Tiedowns, use of defective Securement Devices, and general Improper Load Securement. Also included are failures related to ... Read More »
The Administration of Safety Driver Qualifications and Medical violations, averaging 16,565 per month, center on administrative oversight. This group includes the failure to possess a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate. It also covers problems with the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) itself. Finally, it addresses inadequate documentation ... Read More »
Core Component Failures The Vehicle Structure and Other Defects category is a collection of potentially catastrophic failures. It averages 20,726 monthly violations. This group addresses the fundamental safety of the truck's chassis. It includes Cab Body Frame integrity, Suspension components, and the Steering Mechanism. It ... Read More »
High-Risk Driving Behavior Dangerous and Distracted Driving represents a critical safety risk with 22,159 violations monthly. This group includes common violations such as Speeding at various levels. It also includes Phone Call and Texting while driving. General Dangerous Driving behaviors like erratic lane changes are ... Read More »
The High Cost of Paperwork and Fatigue Driver Hours-of-Service (HOS) and Logbook violations are a pervasive problem, averaging 45,064 per month. This group covers a broad range of errors, ranging from exceeding maximum driving hours to administrative failures like incomplete inspection reports or false logs. ... Read More »
Preparedness and Simple Oversight The Emergency and Vehicle Equipment group includes vital, but often overlooked, items. With a monthly average of 24,739 violations, this category covers infractions for missing or defective safety gear. These include a non-functional fire extinguisher, a lack of required warning triangles, ... Read More »
The Foundation of Vehicle Safety Tire and Wheel issues are responsible for a significant monthly average of 30,079 violations. This group encompasses low tread depth, visible tire damage, flat tires, and major component failures. These failures include loose or missing wheel studs. Also included are ... Read More »
