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Set Your Own SmartDrive Alerts!

17 January 2022

At ICSA we are constantly looking for ways to improve safety and make your safety management job easier and more effective. Thus, we are pleased to announce a change in the way you receive alerts from your SmartDrive cameras.

FMCSA Extends Emergency Relief from HOS

17 December 2021

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 national emergency, FMCSA has again extended Emergency Declaration 2020-002 until February 28, 2022.

Employee Drivers/Owner-Operators Have Different Motivations

17 December 2021

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) recently released its analysis of the survey results. ATRI’s Research Advisory Committee prioritized this analysis to better understand the role of OO/Independent Contractors in the trucking industry, and how legislative attempts to reclassify OO/IC as Company Drivers would impact those individuals and supply chains in general.

Vancouver, WA Carrier Buys New TAT Truck

17 December 2021

Freestyle Transport of Vancouver, Washington, is the new owner of the “Everyday Heroes” Kenworth T680 Next Generation truck auctioned last week at Ritchie Bros.’ Perris, California facility.

3G Phase Out Will Affect ELDs

17 November 2021

Beginning in February 2022, cellular carriers will begin shutting down their 3G networks, making 3G cell phones and other mobile devices obsolete. 

My Top Four Winter Driving Tips

17 November 2021

Winter conditions are tricky for every driver. You must constantly analyze and adjust to changing conditions. By “conditions” I mean more than just the weather.