Trucking Safety and Compliance

Ryder Systems' most recent "Driver of the Year" awards were handed out to three drivers who have combined to drive for 117 years and showcased their ability to execute trucking safety for more than 10 million miles.

According to industry publication The Trucker, a recent report conducted by MaineWay Services found that commercial motor vehicles that are equipped with speed limiters were 50 percent less likely to get in a accident than those without the devices.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently released the improvements it made to its Carrier Safety Measurement System, which are intended to help trucking companies use greater measures for truck driving safety.

At a recent conference held by the Florida Highway Patrol, the entity established that drivers who cut off a truck could face a costly fine through the second phase of Ticketing Aggressive Cars and Trucks.

At the Mid-America Trucking Show, a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration investigator John Seidl hosted a seminar that covered the news Hours of Service regulations, reported the Trucker.

A Marshfield, Wisconsin-based truck driver recently celebrated his 2011 Company Driver of the Year Award from the Truckload Carriers Association and partner Randall-Reilly Business Media and Information after traveling nearly 4.4 million miles of accident-free driving.

At NAFA Fleet Management Association's upcoming 2012 Institute & Expo in St. Louis, the company will reward its first Safety Leadership Award winners, who will be recognized for their excellence in providing an environment for trucking safety.

The Truck Writer of North America recently honored Rolf Lockwood, vice president of editorial at Newcom Business Media and founder of Today's Trucking, with a Lifetime Achievement Award due to the pride and professionalism he uses in his writing, reported Heavy Duty Trucking magazine.

WABCO's Intelligent Trailer Program, which the company showcased at the 2012 Mid-America Trucking Show, gives trucking companies an innovative method to monitor truck driving safety and driving efficiency.

American Trucking Association President and CEO Bill Graves recently reminded the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration of the problems within the Compliance Safety Accountability system.