Trucking Safety in a “Deregulation” Era: Why Drivers Still Need to Guard Their Records
Less Regulation Doesn’t Mean Less Risk It’s easy to hear about rules being withdrawn or red tape being “cut” and think, “Finally, they’re letting up on us.” But in trucking, things are rarely that simple. Even as some proposals—like the federal speed limiter mandate—get pulled, other forces still push toward stricter oversight. Shippers, insurers, and […]
How One Ticket Can Cost You Thousands in Lost Contracts
Why one ticket isn’t “just a ticket” A single roadside citation can ripple through a carrier’s business long after the fine is paid. Tickets feed the same data pipelines that insurers, shippers, brokers, and regulators review when assessing risk. That means a momentary lapse—a lamp out, an HOS slip, a weight miscalculation—can echo across bids, […]