FMCSA – Trillium Staffing

Are You Using Truck-Specific GPS?

Jenna Mathieu — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 14:48:07 +0000

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is continuing their efforts to help drivers reduce bridge strikes and other dangerous accidents by distributing cards to truck drivers warning of the dangers that can arise from using GPS units meant for non-commercial and smaller vehicles.

The FMCSA has posted warnings on their site and continues to bring awareness to the dangers that come from using improper equipment. A 2009 study found that about 80% of bridge strikes in New York were a result of large vehicles using the wrong navigation devices. With simple prevention, drivers can avoid these life threatening accidents that often result in serious injuries, heavy equipment damage, costly road repairs, and long delays for other motorists. Click here for a copy of the FMCSA’s GPS Selection Guide for CMV’s.

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Distracted Driving Remains A Deadly Epidemic

Jenna Mathieu — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 05:50:07 +0000

Despite a 2011 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulation prohibiting the use of handheld phones while driving for bus and truck drivers, distracted driving is still a deadly epidemic on our roadways. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, as many as 660,000 automobile drivers are using a cell phone or manipulating an electronic device during daylight hours.

What does this risk factor amount to? Here are a few statistics from the CDC:

In 2011, more than 3,300 people were killed in distracted driving related crashes

In 2011, more than 387,000 people were injured in distracted driving related crashes

In 2010, nearly 1 in 5 crashes that resulted in injury involved distracted driving

With professional drivers facing fines of almost $3,000 per offense and even loss of their license for repeat offenses for the use of handheld phones while driving, the FMCSA is working hard to combat the deadly issue. Unfortunately these consequences are not significant enough for some drivers. Companies who employ drivers must take additional steps and efforts to help enforce the safety of their staff and others. So what can you do?

Create and enforce policies in your employee handbook to prohibit distracted driving
· Place phone numbers on your vehicles allowing other drivers to report distracted or poor driving behaviors
· Regularly communicate the dangers of distracted driving to your staff and provide safety tips to prevent it
Make safety a main priority for your organization

Recognize and reward drivers for safe behaviors and compliance with your safety rules, state, and federal regulations

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FMCSA Waives Hours of Service Rules For Relief Efforts

Jenna Mathieu — Tue, 28 May 2013 12:07:08 +0000

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has exercised its rights and is temporarily waiving hours of service rules for drivers who are aiding recovery efforts from the recent tornado that hit in Moore, Oklahoma. This accommodation is designed to assist in recovery efforts, allowing for critical food, medical, and other relief supplies to be transported into the area.

The current destruction has effected major highways, increasing the difficulty of transporting goods and needed personnel into the area. The temporary waiver is in effect until June 5th, unless recovery efforts require less time in which it will be lifted sooner.

Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.