Blog Post by Great West
Are You Ready? The Time Is Now - ELD Mandate Breakdown
The mandate for installing and using electronic logging devices (ELDs) in commercial ...
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CVSA Brake Safety Day Date Announced
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is drumming up awareness for its Brake Safety Day ...
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How Leadership Can Help Prevent Rear-End Crashes
Many factors contribute to rear-end crashes and several involve the decisions made behind ...
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Ask the Underwriter: How Driver Quality Affects Underwriting
Great West Casualty Company’s underwriting guidelines are developed using data from ...
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Communication Techniques to Prevent Driver Distraction
Driver distraction is a major concern for motor carriers because it is a common factor ...
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Avoiding Trip Injuries Around the Truck
RECOGNIZE THE HAZARDS Environment/Equipment Fuel hoses Pallets Trailer straps Loading ...
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Ask the Safety Rep: Drug Testing For Motor Carriers Who Lease Drivers
What is the new drug and alcohol testing rule for motor carriers who lease drivers from a ...
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How to Calculate Proper Following Distance Part 2
KNOW THE DEFENSE At 65 mph, a fully-loaded tractor-trailer requires a minimum of 665 feet ...
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How to Calculate Proper Following Distance Part 1
Recognize the Hazards A key factor in rear-end crashes is improper following distance. In ...
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Leadership's Role In Addressing Driver Distractions
Distractions, both inside the cab and out, are competing for the driver’s attention ...
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2017 CVSA International Roadcheck Dates Announced
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will hold its 30th annual International ...
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Avoiding Trip Injuries Around The Shop And Warehouse
Recognize the Hazards Environment/Equipment Wet or slick surfaces Uneven surfaces and ...
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