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Minimizing exposure through driver qualification
In a recent webinar hosted by FleetOwner and sponsored by PrePass, Trucksafe president Brandon Wiseman discussed practical ways fleets can minimize their exposure to regulatory enforcement and heightened highway accident exposure through their driver qualification processes. In particular, Brandon highlighted the recent and first-ever $1 Billion jury verdict entered against two trucking companies in a Florida case, and the lessons carriers can learn from that accident. Brandon discussed the impo
Supreme Court strikes down OSHA vaccine mandate for large employers
The U.S. Supreme Court, in its January 13th ruling, halted enforcement of the impending and controversial COVID-19 vaccine mandate issued by the Biden Administration that would have required large employers (i.e., those with more than 100 employees) to ensure workers were either vaccinated or subject to weekly testing. In its 6-3 ruling, the Court noted that, "Although Congress has indisputably given OSHA the power to regulate occupational dangers, it has not given that agency the power to regul
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FMCSA provides details on 18-21 year old apprenticeship program
The FMCSA's Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program will soon be live. Here's what we know about the program and its requirements so far.
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FMCSA takes first step in establishing apprenticeship program
At Congress's direction, the FMCSA will soon be establishing an apprenticeship program that will allow 18-20 year olds to operate interstate
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Why fleets should be investing in DOT regulatory training
Carriers have long recognized the need to provide training on safe driving techniques. But fewer appreciate the need for regulatory training
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Leveraging the onboarding process to better retain drivers
With all the talk about the driver shortage, it's time carriers take a harder look at what they're doing to retain the drivers they have.
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