Truck Mirror and Seat Adjustment
Professional drivers know that the placement of mirrors and seats can have a huge impact on safety.
‘Tis the Season: Chain Controls, Winter Driving Warnings in Effect
Could this be your truck? We sure hope not! But early snowstorms, along with heavy rains in parts of the country, are resulting in many rollover crashes in which only one of the factors was bad weather. The key factor: driver error, mainly driving too fast for conditions. Often the drivers behaving badly are not ICSA members but passenger car drivers who forget how to drive in winter weather, creating safety hazards for everyone!
Chain controls are now mandatory in several states for trucks traveling over mountain passes. In addition, some restrictions are in place for some mountain roads. You can find links to weather information sources under the Resources tab. In addition, the Federal Highway Administration link also lists chain control mandates. Under FAQs in the same section, you will find winter driving tips.
Lastly, check out Safety Consultant Mike Hitchcock’s Coaching Corner for his winter driving tips. Be smart, slow down and get where you’re going safely!
Investigation Closed on Fatal I-80 Multi-Vehicle Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a report this week outlining the events that led to the fatal crash on westbound I-80 at the Green River Tunnel.
Revolving Doors at FMCSA
The good news is that President Trump wasted no time in nominating Derek Barrs, former Chief of the Florida Highway.