March 15, 2010

Driver Monitoring Marks Future Trend for Transportation Industry

With the new carrier rating system under Comprehensive Safety Analysis (CSA) 2010, it is more important than ever for carriers to regularly monitor the performance of their drivers. While ratings for individual drivers are not yet being implemented under CSA, every violation by every driver negatively impacts the carrier's BASIC rating. Although drivers are required to report every traffic violation within 30 days and CDL suspensions within one day, few do so because the fundamental fear of losing a job is stronger than the commitment to...


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November 9, 2009

Simplify Your Driver Monitoring Program

Is your company concerned about whether your drivers are notifying you of motor vehicle violations when they occur? How many times has someone from your safety or loss prevention department had a “surprise” violation emerge during the annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review process? Trucking companies, large and small, struggle daily with the issue of non-reported motor vehicle violations on the part of their drivers. While drivers are required to report any traffic violations within 30 days and Commercial Driver License (CDL) s...


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July 13, 2009

4 Best Screening Practices for the Trucking Industry

The trucking industry has historically experienced a shortage of quality drivers, with fierce competition to hire the most qualified candidate before a competitor reached him or her first. But in the current economic climate, the driver shortage has all but disappeared, resulting in a larger-than-ever driver applicant pool. Working with tighter resources and a desire to hire the best candidate to fill a driver's seat, companies are finding it easier to justify taking a closer look at potential employees. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety ...


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