As trucking fleets reassess their safety programs for 2021 and the post-pandemic world, here are five steps they can take to reduce their risk exposure.
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E-log violations during roadside inspections and compliance reviews can add up to thousands of dollars in penalties for carriers. Knowing the most common violations is the first step to avoiding these penalties.
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Carriers may not be able to eliminate risk, but they can minimize it with a strong and consistent driver training program.
Transporting oversize and overweight loads requires special permits, which vary by state and even county. Without the proper guidance to navigate the process, fleets could face large fines and even shutdowns.
With upcoming changes to hours-of-service rules, drivers and fleets could see improved productivity, safer operation and fewer violations.
As trucking operations ramp up after COVID-19-related shutdowns, and drivers return to work, some routines may need refreshing so fleets and drivers avoid violations.
Even though the EPA has relaxed some reporting requirements, trucking fleets that cut corners on environmental regulations could face large penalties for non-compliance.
In these trying times, regulatory compliance can’t be an afterthought. Failure to follow the rules – and the number of exemptions currently being issued makes that even more challenging – jeopardizes the fleet’s viability.
The Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse has been active for nearly two months now, but many carriers and drivers remain confused on what steps they must take to comply.
Companies may be creating unnecessary risk in their operations if they have an out-of-date policy and procedure manual, or worse, aren’t following it.
