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Are you familiar with Regulation Part 391? Regulation Part 391 exists to help ensure motor carriers are hiring truck drivers qualified to operate on North American roads and highways. Trucking companies must ensure they are paying close attention to who they hire to operate their motor vehicles. Regulation Part 391 applies to physical health, experience, … Read more

According to the NTSB, a forward collision warning system combined with automatic emergency braking could prevent up to 1,700 crashes annually. Yet, implementation of these vital safety systems has been far slower than adoption in passenger vehicles. Consider that 32% of new 2018 and 2019 passenger vehicles offer collision warning systems, with another 63% offering … Read more

You know how much we love being at the forefront of technological reporting here at the QuickTSI Blog, and why not? The future of trucking is increasingly technological in nature. Whether it be using semi-autonomous technology, advanced safety systems, online training for new truck drivers, or otherwise, the trucking and transportation sector simply cannot escape … Read more

According to transportation research organization ACT Research, there may be an economic downturn during 2020. Still, many pundits were claiming there would be a downturn in 2019, and that is now looking increasingly less likely. While the trucking industry has had a fantastic run over the past 10 years, could I be that both he … Read more

Vulnerable road users represent anyone who would not be adequately protected if there is a road incident involving a heavy-duty commercial motor vehicle. This could be anyone from a bicyclist, pedestrian, or motorcyclist. While it may seem like the simplest way to prevent catastrophic accidents involving vulnerable road users is to keep them off the … Read more

It seems like so long ago now that the federal government mandated antilock braking systems for trucking companies, and yet so much has changed since then. While fleet are generally not very excited about the prospect of a new regulation, air disc brake system decreases overall maintenance costs and inspection intervals. The time it takes … Read more

Welcome to QuickTSI’s latest blog series, The Technician’s Log. In our Technician’s Log posts, we are going to look at complex issues facing fleet technicians, day-in and day-out. Whether it be related to the latest engine technology, how to service an AMT, or the latest trends in big rig maintenance, we are speaking directly to … Read more

A truck driver’s job requires a high level of safety and sharpness, which is why it is essential that truck drivers can get a good night’s sleep on a regular basis. And yet, getting regular, quality sleep is one of the biggest challenges that a truck driver faces. Because the job facing a truck driver … Read more

There are thousands of trucking companies in the United States. From single owner-operators to large, cross-border fleets, the trucking industry – which underpins our nation’s supply chain – is a truly vast organism. Yet not every trucking company is created equal. For a fleet to truly standout in a competitive environment, they must stay on … Read more