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Chameleon Carriers Threaten Our Safety

Logistics Viewpoints

Under the FMCSA’s Safety Measurement System (SMS), violations are assigned a severity weight and are assessed anytime a violation occurs. Safety violations are tracked by the SMS, categorized under the Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs), and added to a score for the fleet the vehicle belongs to.

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CVSA Brake Safety Week Keeps Roadways Safe

Penske Move Ahead

Brake-related violations accounted for eight out of the top 20 vehicle violations in 2020, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) Motor Carrier Management Information System. of all vehicle out-of-service conditions, the most vehicle violations than any other vehicle violation category.

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Unusual Shipments: What makes them so special?

Trinity Logistics

Another category that may not seem unusual but requires special handling is hazardous materials. Since shipment of these types of materials are so specialized, there are additional requirements in place that are monitored by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT).

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Logistics & Supply Chain: Hurricane Florence

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According to the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Florence intensified to a Category 4 storm, which may affect millions this week in the Southeastern U.S., including North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Several more hurricanes are building in the Atlantic Ocean, so everyone must be diligent during this hurricane season.

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CVSA Brake Safety Week Keeps Roadways Safe

Penske Move Ahead

Brake-related violations accounted for eight out of the top 20 vehicle violations in 2020, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) Motor Carrier Management Information System. of all vehicle out-of-service conditions, the most vehicle violations than any other vehicle violation category.

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Fleet Maintenance: How to Maintain Your Fleet’s Efficiency and Minimize Downtime

GlobalTranz

Not only are well-kept vehicles required to pass inspections from government agencies like the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), but they also help keep employees confident in their equipment. Depending on what it says, helps you determine its service category. Pre-Trip Tips.

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Logistics & Supply Chain: Hurricane Florence

Transporeon

According to the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Florence intensified to a Category 4 storm, which may affect millions this week in the Southeastern U.S., including North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Several more hurricanes are building in the Atlantic Ocean, so everyone must be diligent during this hurricane season.