Category: Training

Today is the Start of CVSA’s Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative in Canada

Today is the Start of CVSA’s Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative in Canada

| February 21, 2023

Outreach effort aims to educate commercial motor vehicle drivers, motor carriers, law enforcement officers and the general public about the crime of human trafficking Today is the first day of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) five-day Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative in Canada. This annual awareness and outreach effort aims to educate commercial motor vehicle […]

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A Breakthrough Approach to Learning Increases Truck Driver Safety

A Breakthrough Approach to Learning Increases Truck Driver Safety

| February 16, 2023

Luma Immersion is a first-of-its-kind learning experience for professional truck drivers helping increase safety and engage learner participation Luma Brighter Learning, an award-winning instructional design and learning company, released Luma Immersion, a first-of-its-kind learning experience for professional truck drivers and warehouse workers, helping increase safety and engage learner participation. Luma Immersion allows users to create their […]

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ATRI LAUNCHES NEW SURVEY TO UNDERSTAND IMPACTS OF MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION

ATRI LAUNCHES NEW SURVEY TO UNDERSTAND IMPACTS OF MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION

| February 16, 2023

Motor carrier staff and executives familiar with driver recruitment, retention and drug testing practices and trends are asked to share their input through the online survey The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) launched a survey seeking motor carrier input on the impact of marijuana legalization on the trucking industry’s workforce.  This research was identified as […]

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3M to partner with U.S. federal government on national strategy to curb traffic-related deaths

3M to partner with U.S. federal government on national strategy to curb traffic-related deaths

| February 16, 2023

U.S. DOT named 3M a primary stakeholder in a campaign to accelerate the National Roadway Safety Strategy (NRSS), a comprehensive approach to significantly reduce traffic-related deaths The U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) recently named 3M a primary stakeholder in a campaign to accelerate the National Roadway Safety Strategy (NRSS), a comprehensive approach to significantly reduce traffic-related deaths and injuries. The Call-to-Action campaign encourages existing […]

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FMCSA Announces Proposed Improvements to Its Safety Measurement System to Prevent Crashes

FMCSA Announces Proposed Improvements to Its Safety Measurement System to Prevent Crashes

| February 15, 2023

Simplifying violation severity weights; adjusting Intervention Thresholds that identify companies for possible intervention; and more changes aimed at comparing similar motor carriers to each other The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced proposed changes to its Safety Measurement System (SMS) to reduce and prevent crashes. The SMS uses data from roadside inspections, crash reports, […]

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CampX by Volvo Group opens new Incubator track for startups to accelerate sustainable mobility innovations

CampX by Volvo Group opens new Incubator track for startups to accelerate sustainable mobility innovations

| February 13, 2023

Concept gives promising startups a physical place to explore and accelerate new ideas together with Volvo Group using an entrepreneurial mindset More than 50 startups have developed their ideas at CampX, the global collaboration hub for innovations by Volvo Group. The concept gives promising startups a physical place to explore and accelerate new ideas together […]

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