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DataQs and the Single-Truck Operator

19 September 2022

As the old saying goes, “The only dumb question is the one that goes unasked.” This analogy is easily applied to the DataQ process as “If inaccurate data is not reviewed, only the carrier suffers.” While large carriers have teams of safety specialists and intermediate carriers often have at least one dedicated safety director to perform Requests for Data Review (RDR, or DataQ for short), for single-truck owner/operators, this function, as with so many aspects of single-truck motor carriers, becomes the responsibility of that owner.

ICSA Launches New Driver and Fleet Legal Services

05 August 2022

We are proud to announce new driver and fleet legal services for ICSA members through a new partnership with U.S. Legal Services (USL).  USL is well known throughout the trucking industry for the safety and business tools they provide for the single-truck professional driver and small fleets. 

Latest ICSA Safety Awards

05 August 2022

Independent Carrier Safety Association recognizes its safest members with quarterly safety awards for the top three single-truck operators and the top three small fleets.

New First Gear™ Driver Training Now Open

05 August 2022

Several weeks ago, we informed our members that we would be making available to you the First Gear™ commercial vehicle driver online training curriculum at no cost. That day has arrived!

Avoiding Work Zone Crashes

23 June 2022

While all of us in trucking are looking forward to improved roads and bridges, we need to recognize that we are in for several years’ worth of construction projects, along with the detours, delays and – yes – work zone crashes, many of which can be avoided.

Not Too Soon to Plan for Brake Safety Week

23 June 2022

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced Aug. 21-27 as the dates for this year’s Brake Safety Week. Brake Safety Week is an annual commercial motor vehicle brake safety inspection, enforcement, and education initiative conducted by law enforcement jurisdictions in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S.

FMCSA Announces Speed Limiter Rulemaking

19 May 2022

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is encouraging trucking companies and drivers to comment on a proposal to require speed limiters on commercial trucks.

Personal Conveyance. New Restrictions Ahead?

19 May 2022

On March 29, 2022, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) petitioned FMCSA to begin rulemaking for a more straightforward definition of Personal Conveyance (PC).

USDOT, FMCSA Pledge More Truck Parking

19 May 2022

Speaking to a meeting of trucking industry leaders in Arizona early this week, the acting FMCSA Administrator said her agency and trucking are in sync on top industry issues, including the need for more truck parking.