Food Safety

Limits and minutes The hours-of-service (HOS) regulations, located in Part 395 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, limit the number of hours an individual operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) can drive, as well as the number of allowable…

Where fitness meets compliance Physical examinations are mandatory for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers to ensure they’re physically qualified to drive. Such exams must be repeated at least every 2 years, although medical examiners (MEs) can choose to set a…

Prevent back injuries and start good lifting habits Back problems are a common cause of lost work time for professional drivers because of the nature of the job. Prolonged periods of sitting behind the wheel and lifting heavy objects are…

Warning devices: Responding to an accident or breakdown Even the safest driver operating under the best conditions can encounter an accident or breakdown on the road. What’s important is that your drivers know what to do and what to expect…