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ELDT Reporting Requirements for CDL Schools and Training Providers
There’s good news and bad news about the new entry-level driver training (ELDT) requirements that took effect February 7, 2022. The good news? The...
Read MoreIs Your Fleet Ready for ELDT 2022? 3 Essential Questions to Ask
Winter ELDT Is Coming The world of CDL schools turns upside down in less than two months. A loose environment of state-driven CDL regulations is...
Read MoreActionable Insights for Data-Driven Risk Professionals
Questions are Easy, but Answers are Harder Every day, risk professionals in HR, operations, insurance and legal ask themselves tough questions that...
Read More5 (Scary) Driver Injury Statistics Every Fleet Manager Should See
Slips, trips and falls are the second most common cause of nonfatal driver injuries according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). And while...
Read More5 Reasons Liftgate Incidents Cost More Than You May Realize
Ask anyone who works in trucking: the holiday season is not the most wonderful time of the year. Winter weather and frantic delivery schedules make...
Read MoreDon’t Wait for ELDT 2022: Train New Drivers Now
In April 2018, a B-train tractor-trailer collided with a bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team near Tisdale, Saskatchewan. Sixteen...
Read MoreWEBINAR: Why Bottom-Line Leaders Invest in Winter Incident Prevention
The most hazardous time of year is upon us. The time when slippery roads and bad visibility magnify every mistake. 70% of accidental fatalities in...
Read MoreDriver Fatigue: Stats Show Drowsy Driving Is as Dangerous as Drunk Driving
We all know drunk driving is criminally irresponsible. But did you know drowsy drivers are just as dangerous as drunk drivers? According to AAA,...
Read MoreDebunking the Most Common Myth of Sleep Deprivation and Driver Fatigue
Many people believe their bodies can adapt to chronic sleep loss. Some even think working long shifts on little sleep is a sign of toughness. But...
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