Tips for Hiring Qualified Drivers

Qualified, skilled drivers can be your company’s biggest asset, but the wrong drivers can be your biggest liability. By taking the time to adequately screen drivers before putting them behind the wheel in your fleet, you can make sure you build an efficient team that operates safely. Working with an outside driver qualification company is … Continue reading “Tips for Hiring Qualified Drivers”

Taking a Look at the Different Types of Compliance and Safety Training

Everyone deserves to be safe and comfortable, and there are a few ways you can go about ensuring that your workers have this opportunity. The team at HDS Safety and Compliance offers a few different kinds of training methods such as maintenance and inspection training, reasonable suspicion training, and other types of online courses. Read … Continue reading “Taking a Look at the Different Types of Compliance and Safety Training”

The History of the FMCSA

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is an agency within the United States Department of Transportation (DOT). The main goal of this agency is to improve the safety of the motor carrier industry in order to prevent commercial motor vehicle (CMV) related fatalities and injuries.  More information about the FMCSA’s history: Before the FMCSA … Continue reading “The History of the FMCSA”

A Closer Look at Compliance Auditing Services

Following all required industry safety compliance regulations is necessary for both workplace safety and business integrity. While your company certainly works hard to ensure continued compliance, third-party audits are a valuable tool that can point out weaknesses or issues you may not have noticed or simply aren’t sure how to address. HDS Safety and Compliance … Continue reading “A Closer Look at Compliance Auditing Services”

The Six DOT Inspection Levels

The Department of Transportation (DOT) conducts millions of roadside inspections each year. This is to make sure that commercial motor vehicles and their drivers are following safety regulations. There are six different DOT inspection levels and each one covers different parts of the vehicle and/or aspects of the driver’s credentials. Knowing the differences between these … Continue reading “The Six DOT Inspection Levels”

The Steps of a Truck Inspection

Safe trucking starts before a driver even gets behind the wheel. If a semi-truck is not working properly, it puts the driver, their cargo, and anyone else on the road in danger. Because of this, the Department of Transportation (DOT) conducts periodic roadside checks of commercial motor vehicles. A truck inspection can happen at any … Continue reading “The Steps of a Truck Inspection”

Why You Need Professional DOT Compliance Consulting

The Department of Transportation (DOT) maintains stringent safety standards for commercial drivers and their employers. Regardless of whether you are a new or experienced transportation service, staying up to date on the latest DOT compliance requirements can be challenging. DOT compliance consulting is an efficient and cost-effective solution that will ensure you and your employees … Continue reading “Why You Need Professional DOT Compliance Consulting”

See Why Refresher Courses and Training Is So Important

The transportation industry is a unique one, and since it’s such a specialized field, it’s especially important that everyone involved in the operation is at their best. Refreshers and training courses help people return to work after long absences, give newcomers the confidence they need to succeed, and ensure that everyone is caught up with … Continue reading “See Why Refresher Courses and Training Is So Important”