DriveTeam Blog
Holiday Parties, Drinking and Driving Don’t Mix
The holiday season is officially upon us. We’re all busy shopping, baking, wrapping presents, and of course, spending time with friends and loved ones at festive gatherings. This should be one of the most wonderful and happy times of the year, however for far too many...
Rear Impact Guard Now Part of Annual Truck Inspection
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said rear impact guards will now be inspected on an annual basis starting next month. “An example of the type of rear impact guard damage that would result in the vehicle failing to pass the annual inspection would...
Ice, Snow, Sleet – Driving in Dangerous Weather Conditions
It’s the time of year where the weather conditions in Northeast Ohio can make traveling any distance treacherous. In fact, according to the Federal Highway Administration, 17% of all vehicle crashes occur during winter conditions. Even the most experienced driver can...
Brake-related violations net 4,300 OOS orders during Brake Safety Week
Commercial vehicle inspectors sidelined approximately 4,300 trucks across the U.S., Canada and Mexico for brake-related violations as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Brake Safety Week held this summer. Inspectors across North America conducted 35,764...
Drowsy Driving – The Hidden Killer
Do you or your employees drive for long hours at a time? Are you on the road late at night or very early in the morning? If so, you and your staff could be at risk for falling asleep while behind the wheel. While most people are well aware of the dangers of driving...
Operation Safe Driver Week netted 7,500 warnings, citations to truck drivers
Speeding, seat belt violations highest Operation Safe Driver Week citations More than 28,000 commercial vehicles were pulled over during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Operation Safe Driver Week, which was held July 11-17 across North America. Law...
Understanding Your New Car and All Its Features
So, you’ve recently attained your full driver’s license and you have a new car that’s yours to drive. Congratulations! A whole new world of freedoms have been opened up for you. (Still looking at vehicles for you or your teen? Read on, we will cover the safety...
Proactive Vehicle Maintenance Avoids Sanctions at Roadside Inspections
Every year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance performs a 3-day International Roadcheck Inspection blitz to conduct compliance, enforcement and educational initiatives targeted at various elements of motor carrier, vehicle and driver safety. These inspections are...
Roadcheck Results: More than 6,700 trucks and 2,000 drivers placed OOS
Approximately 83.5% of more than 40,000 trucks inspected during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s three-day International Roadcheck inspection blitz had no out-of-service violations, according to CVSA. Inspectors did, however, remove 6,710 commercial vehicles...
Road Rage is More Dangerous Than You Think
The Dangers of Road Rage According to AAA, nearly 80 percent of drivers have expressed significant anger or aggression behind the wheel at least once in the past year. Even more alarming, approximately 8 million people took that aggression to a more extreme reaction,...