Stay Alert: How to Avoid Wildlife Collisions on the Road
One of the most unpredictable hazards that drivers may encounter is wildlife. Deer, elk, and other animals can appear suddenly, especially in rural areas or during times with less light.
Industry Survey Shows Drivers and Carriers Rank Issues Differently
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) recently released its report on the Industry Issues Survey conducted earlier this fall. Thanks to all the ICSA members who took the time to respond to the survey. Your input is important!
We thought you’d be interested in the comparison of the top 10 issues ranked by drivers versus those listed by carriers (company owners and executives) as shown below:
In addition, owner/operator drivers and company employee drivers also differed in how they ranked three key issues.
The Top Industry Issues 2021 report has a lot of great information, so we encourage you to download it and read it as time permits. Review or download a copy of the full report. You will be asked to fill out a short contact form just so ATRI can see who’s downloading their reports.
ICSA is There: Updates from the CVSA and ATA Conferences
Over the last month, ICSA representatives attended the annual conferences for both the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) and the American Trucking Associations (ATA). Here’s the latest news that you need to know.
Unauthorized CDL-holder Causes Massive Pileup
The crash involved a 21-year-old truck driver who slammed into the back of an SUV and caused a chain-reaction crash involving seven other vehicles, including two other semis, near Ontario, California last week.