compliance safety News Updates

Business

Planned maintenance yields efficient, productive and safe operations

Neglecting basic maintenance for fleet trucks to decrease downtime has seriously negative consequences, especially when braking systems are the components being neglected. It’s time to address maintenance proactively to maximize productivity and increase safety. 

April 1, 2021
Technology

Get Drivers On Board to Prevent Distracted Driving by Addressing Technology Addiction—With an App

Distracted driving is a leading cause of accidents and loss of revenue. Managers can work with drivers to adopt safer driving behaviors with the help of an app that addresses our addiction to technology and prevents distracted driving.

November 6, 2020
Logistics

Building a Safety Culture

Every fleet should be striving for a “safety-first” mindset. Did you know there are some basic steps to get started? This guide covers several high-level topics and best practices to focus on when ensuring your fleet is a safe fleet.

October 5, 2020
Technology, Safety

Keeping Cash Flowing During Uncertain Times

In the wake of the global pandemic, technology is being used to keep drivers safe, facilitate remote work, and drive efficiency gains so that companies are in a good position to survive the coming recession and thrive in the recovery to follow.

May 5, 2020
Business, Safety

Brace Yourself: The Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Brings New Challenges to Recruiting Drivers

A fundamental shift in how carriers recruit and qualify drivers will occur on January 6, 2020. Safety will improve as drug and/or alcohol violations will be easier to identify, and as drivers who are ineligible to operate commercial motor vehicles are promptly removed from their driving responsibilities as a result. However, this improvement will come with a cost as carriers adapt to new rules. 

August 1, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Worklete Continues Expansion Into Trucking Industry Safety Training

A software company that specializes in training people to adopt safer work habits is expanding its executive ranks as it targets reducing on-the-job mishaps that can cause serious injuries and potentially increase motor carriers’ insurance rates.

June 26, 2019
Equipment

3 Levels of Fleet Maintenance Vendor Consolidation

As the leading nationwide provider of fleet maintenance programs, Amerit has extensive expertise in overcoming the challenges and pitfalls of vendor consolidation. Amerit’s experts have broken down the process into three levels, providing thoughts on the benefits, how to’s and challenges.

June 4, 2019
Technology, Safety

Transportation Safety & Compliance Management

Your Safety department has a significant influence on your profitability. Carriers have made considerable investments in safety and compliance systems, the data from which is used to manage and respond to adverse behavior. Learn how to use the data from your current safety investments to prevent loss and improve profitability.

April 25, 2019
Business

Coach Your Way to Greatness

Coaching drivers – with video – is the best way to improve safety in your fleet. Not only will you experience fewer collisions (and near collisions), but you’ll experience savings throughout your fleet and an improved safety culture.

April 20, 2019
Business, Safety

How Positive Driver Engagement Is Turning The Corner On Safety

Over the past decade, despite a number of technological advances, commercial driver retention has not improved. Here are 6 steps for fleet managers to consider when building an “engaged” driver environment- that will set fleets up for keeping drivers long-term.

March 21, 2019