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- The Union Election At Tennessee’s Volkswagen Plant Has Massive StakesThe United Auto Workers union has struggled for years to organize foreign-owned automakers in the South. Workers say this time feels different. ..... Read More.2 days ago
- MVR Monitoring: Essential Strategy to Curb Distracted DrivingApril, designated as Distracted Driving Awareness Month, highlights the critical issue of distracted driving among commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operators. A survey by the J.J. Keller Center for Market Insights in March 2023 revealed that 28% of safety leaders in CMV fleets consider distracted driving a top challenge. Addressing this, ongoing Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) monitoring paired with timely driver coaching emerges as a potent solution to mitigate this peril. Essential Aspects of MVR Monitoring Reporting Violations and Loss of License: Drivers are mandated to report any moving violations within 30 days and loss of driving privileges by the next business day. This requirement ensures that carriers are promptly informed about potential risks and compliance issues within their fleet. Frequency of MVR Reviews: Current Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) dictate that carriers must review drivers’ MVRs at the time of hiring… ..... Read More.3 days ago
- Simplifying Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports for TruckersA common misunderstanding among truckers and those in the commercial driving industry is the assumption that a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) is required for every pre-trip inspection. However, the actual regulations are more specific and less demanding, focusing primarily on post-trip inspections. Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspections According to industry standards, a pre-trip inspection must be conducted before every journey to ensure the vehicle is in good operating condition. Tom Bray, a business advisor with J.J. Keller, emphasizes that while this pre-trip check is mandatory, it does not necessitate a formal report unless a safety-related defect is identified. In such cases, the driver must immediately report the issue to their employer but is not required to file a DVIR. The critical aspect of the DVIR comes into play during the post-trip inspection, which is required at the end of each day’s operations. If a defect is found during… ..... Read More.4 days ago
- Decline in Positive Drug Tests Among Truck Drivers in 2023The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse has released data indicating a notable decline in positive drug tests among truck drivers for marijuana and other substances in 2023, compared to the previous year. The total number of positive tests dropped from 68,639 in 2022 to 61,443, marking a reduction of over 10%. Despite this decrease, the FMCSA highlighted a concerning trend: the overall number of drug violations reported to the Clearinghouse slightly increased from 67,775 in 2022 to 68,229 in 2023. This paradoxical rise in violations, despite fewer positive tests, is attributed mainly to a nearly 40% surge in reported drug test refusals, from 9,214 in 2022 to 12,804 in 2023. The FMCSA defines drug test refusals to include instances where an employee fails to appear for a random test, leaves the testing facility prematurely, or provides a sample that has been altered, substituted, or… ..... Read More.7 days ago
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