Category: Training

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

fleetnewsdaily | 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, […]

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

fleetnewsdaily | 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 […]

Foley Launches New Driver Onboarding SaaS Platform

fleetnewsdaily | February 7, 2023

Automated Screening, Hiring, and Onboarding for Trucking and Transportation Foley, driver screening and DOT compliance, released its Dash SaaS platform. Aimed at businesses employing drivers, Dash simplifies the process of onboarding and screening while complying with all DOT regulations and FCRA requirements. “Foley has been listening to our customers, as well as industry leaders,” said Joel Sitak, […]

ATA Joins DOT Call to Action as a First Mover in National Roadway Safety Strategy

fleetnewsdaily | February 6, 2023

The DOT’s National Roadway Safety Strategy outlines the Department’s comprehensive approach to reversing the rise in traffic fatalities The American Trucking Associations joins the U.S. Department of Transportation and other members of the transportation community as a “First Mover” by committing to action items in support of the National Roadway Safety Strategy. “ATA shares DOT’s […]

ATA Unveils 2023 Law Enforcement Advisory Board

fleetnewsdaily | January 31, 2023

38-member panel combines for over 900 years of law enforcement experience The American Trucking Associations unveiled its 2023 Law Enforcement Advisory Board—a panel formed in 2021 to advise the ATA Federation on strategies to grow and strengthen relationships between the trucking industry and law enforcement organizations across the country. The board is comprised of ATA […]