Transportation Compliance

Transportation Compliance

April 12, 2018

Drugged driving, or drug-impaired driving, is becoming an increasingly critical issue for both states and state highway safety offices. In the most recently available data, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) reported that “drugs were present in 43% of the fatally-injured drivers with a known test result, more frequently than alcohol was present.” For the first time, statistics reveal that drug use was more prevalent in fatally-injured drivers than alcohol. Ever-growing issues like the opioid epidemic and the legalization of recreational marijuana in multiple states only add to the deadly trends of drugged driving.

Transportation Compliance

April 03, 2018

As of April 1, 2018, under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) the ELD Mandate will enforce commercial drivers who are required to log Hours of Service (HOS) records of duty status (RODS) to use an electronic logging device or ELD. Those who haven’t implemented an ELD yet are already out of compliance. Employing this technology will ensure commercial drivers comply with federal Hours of Service rules, which will prevent crashes and save lives.

Transportation Compliance

March 26, 2018

Long-haul trucking is just that—a haul. Fatigue and distraction are part of the gig, and drivers often resort to unhealthy and sometimes illegal measures to maintain their focus. Drug use among the driving population is well-documented, but the demands of the job and competitive nature of the industry continue to push drivers to unhealthy and unsafe limits. So, what can be done? Well, for starters, drivers can put on a hat.

Transportation Compliance

November 15, 2017

The transportation industry has a unique set of challenges when it comes to safety. Tractor trailers take skill to properly operate, they’re unwieldly and vulnerable to poor driving conditions, and their sheer size and number makes accidents a reality of the road. There’s a type of accident known as an “underride,” however, that may not have to remain an inevitability.

Transportation Compliance

September 26, 2017

At DISA, we work to provide employment screening services that meet industry-specific requirements and compliance standards. Our goal is always to help you make well-informed staffing decisions, so we tailor each custom package to meet requirements while enhancing your employee screening process.

Transportation Compliance

September 06, 2017

At DISA, we make it a priority to be aware of advancements within the transportation industry, because we need to know how we can best work within DOT regulations and requirements to provide hiring tools that keep our trucking logistics partners doing what is necessary to comply. But some go beyond regulatory compliance to advance driver safety standards, protect trucking line revenue and avoid unnecessary liability.