Not every load is the same. However, the outcome is the same, which is, to deliver the load in the same form in which you receive it. Included here are some useful flatbed trucking guidelines from veteran drivers. FLATBED SAFETY GUIDELINES It is unwise to move...
May 5-7, 2020 is International Road Check, an event organized by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). International Road Check is a high-visibility, high-volume three-day implementation program, which emphasizes the importance of the safety of commercial vehicles via roadside inspections. During these 72-hours, inspectors of...
Must-follow Tips For Winter Flatbed Driving Severe winter weather can be a major obstacle for flatbed drivers. The chill of freezing temperatures is nothing compared to the difficulty of driving on icy or snowy roads and making it through heavy snowfall. Drivers are not only faced...
Importance Of Cargo Securement Requirements One of the most important elements of driving a flatbed truck doesn’t happen behind the wheel. Securing cargo before you begin the journey is essential to preventing shifting or falling pieces, which can easily lead to accidents or injuries to you...
FMCSA Update: FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse The Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse) launched in January. The clearinghouse was established by the Federal Motor Carrier Administration (FMCSA) and stores information related to violations of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) controlled substances...
Meet Adam Amorose, our Risk Management, Recruitment & Safety lead at Blue Max Transport. Adam came to Blue Max Transport 2.5 years bringing the ideal mix of knowledge, dedication, and a great work ethic. Find out more about Adam. Name: Adam Amorose Position: Risk Management, Recruiting &...
Tips To Increase Cargo Securement All items carried on a truck need to be properly secured to prevent loss of cargo. Falling supplies has the potential to damage other vehicles and cause injury to other motorists. The top priority for the best trucking companies is to...
2019 Operation Safe Driver Week Results Results have been tallied for the Operation Safe Driver Week enforcement effort hosted by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance with the focus. The enforcement blitz took place in the United States and Canada from July 14-20 and resulted in 46,752...