In an ongoing effort to provide flexibility for truck drivers, the U.S. Department of Transportation is altering some hours of service (HOS) rules. The DOT's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published final rules June 1, 2020 and the new hours of service regulations go into effect September 29, 2020. 

Reducing a CSA score takes time, but the more inspections a driver has that are violation free, the better (lower) the score becomes. Use the tips below to improve scores and the FMCSA help center for more information and printable handouts for over-the-road support.

What is the number one way to maximize a truck driver’s hours of service? There are many ways, but reducing dwell time at the loading dock is a great place to start. This article will show the best strategies to avoid reductions in drive time, HOS violations, detention fines, and much more by reducing the amount of time a truck driver has to wait for his or her truck to be loaded or unloaded.

The aim of this article is here to show everyone – car drivers, truck drivers, safety managers, and warehouse attendants – can do their part to ensure that the roadways are safe this winter.