by Wendy MacPherson | May 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
49 CFR 391.43 and the Cardiovascular Advisory Panel Guidelines for the Medical Examination of Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Background: Effective September 30, 2003, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published revised blood pressure guidelines...
by Wendy MacPherson | May 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
During the annual event, inspections of vehicles in the U.S., Canada and Mexico are ramped up, with a particular aspect of truck safety targeted. This year, according to CVSA, the focus will be on wheel ends. “Wheel end components support the heavy loads carried by...
by Wendy MacPherson | May 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
Imagine driving a rig with no back, neck, shoulder, hip or leg pain after sitting for several hours and lifting heavy loads. Your first reaction might be, “Yeah right.” But there are steps you can take to alleviate discomfort and carry out a healthier and more...
by Wendy MacPherson | Apr 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration at the Department of Labor requires a pre-trip inspection by the driver. Any deficiencies must be acknowledged and certified that appropriate repairs have been made before a trip begins. What is a pre-trip truck...
by Wendy MacPherson | Apr 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
Out on the road, healthy foods can be hard to find, and that means that you may not be getting all the vital nutrients you need to stay healthy as a truck driver. Remember that old saying, “An orange a day keeps the doctor away”? OK, maybe it was an apple, but oranges...
by Wendy MacPherson | Apr 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Any time a driver is preoccupied with something other than driving, it means that they are distracted. The dangers of distracted driving are severe. At highway speeds, a vehicle can travel the length of a football field in a matter of 5 seconds. Many catastrophic...
