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Abril 2010

Down with Distracted Driving

Enviado por Courtney en Mié, 04/14/2010 - 13:52

On those long days behind the wheel, fighting the temptation to call or text message family and friends on your cell phone is not always easy.

But, whether you are in a big rig or a hatchback, distracted driving is not a safe practice, and the Department of Transportation (DOT) is ready to take a stand.

CSA 2010: Back to BASICs

Enviado por Courtney en Vie, 04/16/2010 - 16:40

The trucking industry is currently undergoing tighter safety regulations, and the changes are quickly becoming a hot topic.

Originally, full implementation of Comprehensive Safety Analysis (CSA) 2010 was supposed to roll out in July. The date, however, is now pushed back to November 30.

The reason?

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration discovered only half of truckload carriers were prepared for the new regulations.

Bankers and a Volcano Drive Oil Prices Down

Enviado por Courtney en Lun, 04/19/2010 - 18:02

Just when you thought keeping up with fuel prices was difficult enough, two recent events are causing costs to ripple worldwide: Iceland’s volcanic eruption and the newly revealed Goldman Sachs & Co. investment fraud.

Since April 16, May’s delivery of benchmark crude fell 2.2 percent and oil fell $2.27 to $83.24 a barrel. You should find these huge drops reflected in the pumps soon, although how much — and for how long — remains to be seen

CSA 2010: New Clarification Released

Enviado por Courtney en Mar, 04/27/2010 - 10:54

In last Friday’s blog post, we announced the start of weekly coverage on CSA 2010 to ensure you are ready for the full program rollout in November. When CSA 2010 launches, SafeStat will be replaced by Safety Measurement System (SMS), which includes seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) criteria enforced on drivers during inspections. Starting next week, I’ll go through the BASICs and detail step-by-step what you need to look out for to ensure full compliance with the law.

NASCAR Arrives in Richmond, VA on May 1

Enviado por Courtney en Jue, 04/29/2010 - 10:50

At GetLoaded.com, we’re committed to helping drivers find and get freight through our always up-to-date load board. But, even on our more serious days, we also like to find ways to have fun. This weekend, we’re excited to welcome the Crown Royal Presents Heath Calhoun 400 to the Richmond International Raceway, right in our hometown. A great event on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, the Heath Calhoun 400 pits drivers against each other in the “Race to the Chase.” Points leader Jimmie Johnson will join Tony Stewart, Kevin Harvick, Dale Earnhardt Jr.

CSA 2010 BASICs: Unsafe Driving

Enviado por Courtney en Vie, 04/30/2010 - 01:00

Seven-week coverage of the CSA 2010 Behavior Analysis Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) begins today with Unsafe Driving, which the FMCSA defines as “Operation of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) by drivers in a dangerous or careless manner.”