Agricultural truck operators must comply with key requirements of the FMCSR. Minimally, they must check brake operation, tires, and ensuring good operational order. However, many states exempt agricultural transportation vehicles from the more demanding Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. To qualify for an exemption the agricultural use vehicle must be controlled and operated by a […]
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Scan the Roadway Ahead to Lookout for Other Vehicles
Monday 22 May 2023
All drivers must maintain a lookout to see or hear what should be seen or heard. Heavy commercial vehicles have an extended stopping distance. Most drivers sit high above non-commercial vehicles. A good commercial driver will look at least 12 to 15 seconds ahead. At low speeds this is about the length of a city […]
What Conditions Require Commercial Vehicle Drivers to Use Extreme Caution
Monday 17 Apr 2023
Commercial motor vehicles must use extreme caution and drastically reduced speed around hazards like snow, ice, sleet, fog, mist, rain, dust, or smoke. Heavy commercial vehicles cannot easily deal with slippery conditions. Wet road stopping distance may be doubled for heavy trucks.
What are the Commercial Vehicle Driver Safety Rules
Monday 20 Feb 2023
Drug and alcohol screen requirements for Commercial Motor Carriers.