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A Pig In Search of Lipstick??

20 October 2022

For decades, California, of all the states, has been particularly aggressive in attempting to regulate truckers (and other businesses) domiciled in other states but serving California businesses and consumers. ICSA members are familiar with California’s efforts to regulate truck driver hours of service, truck engine emissions, owner-operator status and other aspects of interstate commerce despite the Commerce Clause (Article I, Section 8) of the U.S. Constitution giving Congress exclusive authority to regulate interstate commerce.

ICSA’S Eye Is on the Industry

20 October 2022

We know that you are working in or on your business 24/7 and don’t have the time or resources to attend industry conferences and meetings.  That’s why ICSA is your eyes and ears and why we try to report back to you on the issues that affect your business and what industry leaders are saying about these issues.  ICSA is active in several key industry organizations, including American Trucking Associations (ATA), the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), and the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), to name a few.

Don't Hit Bambi!

20 October 2022

Collisions between vehicles and wildlife are a big problem on U.S. roads. Each year, between one million and two million collisions with large animals occur, especially mule deer and white-tailed deer, resulting in 200+ fatalities, 26,000 injuries, and costs exceeding $1 billion. Crashes with deer are most likely to occur in the late fall, during breeding season and migration.

Event Recorders Save $ on Fuel and Maintenance Costs

20 October 2022

By now, everyone should know that event recorders help reduce the severity and frequency of crashes and protect carriers from false claims. You should also know that Event Recorders (front-facing cameras) can save you significantly on fuel and maintenance costs.

Avoiding “Sticker Shock” for Extended Video Recordings

20 October 2022

Recently several ICSA members received some substantial bills for ordering extended videos from their SmartDrive system. Members are the owners of their SmartDrive system and data, and certainly have the right to order anything they wish. However, in some of these cases, the member would not have needed to order an extended recording had he or she followed a few simple steps.

Member Survey Results

20 October 2022

Thanks to the 142 ICSA members who completed our survey AND provided contact information so we can mail them an ICSA hat and other goodies! Here are the results of our member survey.

California AB 5: What We Know and What We Don’t

12 October 2022

Presumably, most everyone in trucking knows that Assembly Bill 5 changes the world of the independent contractor in California, yet there are still more questions than answers. AB 5 changes the designation of independent contractors, commonly called owner-operators in the trucking world.

Safe Driving Means No Distractions

12 October 2022

Safety is still “keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel,” but now it is also “keep your mind on the task of driving.” Quite simply, safe driving means no distractions.