driver safety

Scoring high for the CSA: Getting back to BASICs
Compliance, Safety, Accountability – these three concepts make up the core of the FMCSA’s latest safety initiative to promote quality driving and adherence to regulations to create the safest environment for truckers nationwide. What do you need to know to make sure your fleet will score high on the CSA scale? It’s all about the
January 21st 2020
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E-Commerce and your fleet?
It will come as no surprise to you that the buying, selling, and trading of goods online has reached new heights in popularity and is still climbing. Many well-known companies, like Amazon, don’t even have physical stores to shop in, and those companies that did start with brick and mortar have quickly embraced the e-commerce
January 7th 2020
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Important Driver Safety Tips for Your Fleet
We can’t say it enough – safety is always our first priority, especially for our drivers. But finding ways to keep your drivers safe isn’t a task that is accomplished overnight. It requires a lot of planning, consulting with experts, and learning from the drivers themselves. While there are many components to creating a safe
December 4th 2019
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ADAS – Advanced Driver Assistance Systems: Are they right for your fleet?
Driver safety is a priority across the heavy trucking industry. Thanks to incorporation of newer technology, like predictive maintenance, drivers have already experienced increased levels of pre-emptive safety measures. The incorporation of an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) could take driver safety even further – but before you decide to take that step, you need
October 17th 2019
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Our 2017 Safety Commitment in Review
When it comes to the transportation industry as a whole, SAFETY is always a topic of concern. At Dickinson Fleet Services, we’ve stressed the importance of safety for our technicians and clients since the beginning. In fact, a big part of the training we do at Dickinson Fleet revolves around safety. In 2017, we set
March 5th 2018
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Driver Safety & Fatigue News from MATS 2016
The Mid-America Truck Show, or “MATS” is a chance for companies in the trucking industry to unveil new products, showcase new trucks, all while connecting with drivers. From its website, “MATS is the largest annual heavy-duty trucking industry event in the world. Held each year at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY. The show
April 4th 2016
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