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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 24, 2024

Compliance, Regulatory Changes Among Top Pain Points for Fleet Managers, Study Finds

See what aspects of FMCSA compliance commercial fleet managers are stressed out over, as well as other issues they're navigating.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 19, 2024

J. J. Keller Introduces Canada-Specific Training for Fleet Drivers

The program provides a higher federal standard of training for fleet drivers and trainers per Canada's National Safety Code.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJanuary 12, 2024

Personnel Roundup: CalAmp, J. J. Keller, and More

Read the latest personnel moves from CalAmp, J. J. Keller, and RTA: The Fleet Success Company.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 5, 2023

J. J. Keller Adds Invention to Help Fleets Avoid Unidentified Driving Events

J. J. Keller & Associates has been granted a new patent for its "Driving Monitoring and Detection System.”

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Articlesby Kathy CloseAugust 31, 2023

Second Chances: How to Upgrade Your Safety Rating

An unfavorable compliance review can result in a public relations nightmare, high insurance rates, and difficulty in attracting quality drivers. But motor carriers have an opportunity to ask for a do-over.

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Articlesby Kathy CloseMay 31, 2022

3 Changes to FMCSA's Driver Qualification File Rules Fleets Need to Know

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration made a few notable changes to its driver qualification (DQ) file requirements in 49 CFR Part 391. 

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Articlesby Kathy CloseNovember 18, 2021

What are Preventable vs. Non-Preventable CMV Crashes?

Realizing some crashes are beyond a CMV driver’s control, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) created its Crash Preventability Program. But, what's considered preventable?

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Articlesby Kathy CloseJuly 6, 2020

Violations Motor Carriers Must Report to Clearinghouse

Since violations are often few and far between, motor carriers may not fully understand their reporting responsibilities. Medical review officers (MROs), substance abuse professionals, and motor carriers provide the data necessary to populate the Clearinghouse.

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ArticlesAugust 23, 2019

Changing Entry-Level Driver Training Requirements

Changes to the entry-level driver training requirements are so substantial that they may be unrecognizable to some, requiring communication to drivers, managers, and others at the motor carrier. 

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Articlesby Kathy CloseMarch 4, 2019

CBD Oils May Result in DOT-Testing Violation

Use of THC is forbidden for a regulated driver, no matter the source. As a result, medical and recreational marijuana and some CBD oils, even if legal under state law, are federally banned.

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