Though many companies have written policies prohibiting the use of cell phones while driving, a recent study found that only a little more than half actually try to enforce them. Of the companies that do enforce compliance, the survey conducted by ZoomSafer, a provider of software that monitors distracted driving, found 61 percent rely on post-incident disciplinary measures, and only 2 percent use technology to measure and manage employee compliance proactively. Still, the company finds the fact that companies are concerned about safety encouraging, but to be Continue Reading

Despite its praise for the efforts of Comprehensive Safety Analysis (CSA) 2010, the American Trucking Association voiced some of its concerns before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit last week. These concerns specifically relate to safety and equality. For example, the ATA suggested determining causation of a crash before entered into drivers’ records so Continue Reading

Since the first part of January, when the California Air Resources Board (CARB) began enforcing the Transport Refrigeration Unit (TRU) Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) in-use performance standards, nearly 100 citations have been issued. As CARB continues its enforcement of this rule, they are also reminding fleets of resources to meet compliance. CARB’s TRU website has posted various compliance assistance Continue Reading