by DriveTeam Staff | Jan 17, 2017 | Corporate Driver, Latest News
The U.S. DOT is honing the techniques it uses to perform on-site compliance reviews of trucking companies by expanding the number of interviews performed with carrier employees and checking carriers’ social media accounts. The DOT’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety...
by DriveTeam Staff | Dec 13, 2016 | Corporate Driver, Latest News
The U.S. Congress has passed a temporary spending bill that will keep the 34-hour restart option in place for the foreseeable future. Known as a Continuing Resolution, the legislation passed Friday evening within hours of the government needing to shut down for lack...
by DriveTeam Staff | Dec 5, 2016 | Corporate Driver, Driving Tips, Fire Department, Police Department
Drunk driving has long posed a hazard to roadways throughout the country. When we hear the term “impaired driving”, alcohol tends to be the first substance that comes to mind, as everyone is very familiar with the phrase “Don’t Drink and Drive.” However, more...
by DriveTeam Staff | Nov 15, 2016 | Corporate Driver
Nearly 2,400 trucks were placed out-of-service for brake violations and nearly 2,700 trucks were placed out-of-service for non-brake-related violations during Brake Safety Week held Sept. 11-17th by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). CVSA Director of...
by DriveTeam Staff | Oct 24, 2016 | Corporate Driver
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) released reports of their annual 72-hour International Roadcheck campaign on Oct. 20 stating that inspectors placed 21.5 percent of trucks inspected out of service, along with 3.4 percent of drivers. These numbers...
by DriveTeam Staff | Oct 6, 2016 | Corporate Driver, News
Here at DriveTeam, we like to keep our students and clients up-to-date with the latest vehicle news in order to keep families and employees safe while on the road. We periodically share important news, like the latest updates for commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). All...
