Do you ever wonder why I focus on safety? Because it really matters. Yes it might not make you money, but if you ignore it, it will cost you everything. In this episode, I break down what can quickly shut down your entire trucking company...lawyers. They know what they need and how to get it, and if you aren't prepared, you could be facing a very large problem.

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That's right folks, we are talking PRE-TRIP INSPECTIONS!!!! They are necessary, they are required, and they can save you in the long run. I'll tell you a tale in today's episode of a time recently when I didn't do a proper pre-trip inspection on a piece of equipment I use and it almost cost me an entire engine. So learn from my mistakes and do a pre-trip.

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Hours of Service can seem daunting to both drivers and operations. There is a lot to keep track of, and potentially serious consequences if you don't have everything in order. But just when you think you have everything figured out when it comes to HOS, the FMCSA gives you more options, and again, some of these can be confusing. So for episode 12, I thought I would break down some of those options and show you how they can work in your favor.

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Look we all get road rage from time to time, but it's important that it isn't acted upon. But sometimes it is hard to put those emotions away when you're behind the wheel. Unfortunately, there can be some serious consequence that can happen to you and the company if you let your anger get the best of you.

In today's episode, I'll go over some of those consequences and the methods I use to help curb aggressive driving.

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It's Driver Appreciation week, and it's safe to say that we in the trucking industry owe our livelihoods to the men and women out on the road. But how do we show our appreciation for them? In today's episode, I'll tell you how I show the drivers that I appreciate them, and why it makes it easier when you need to have difficult conversations.

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We will look at an article about a trucking company that recently closed and look at what their CSA data can tell us about that particular company.

If you have any questions about trucking safety and compliance, feel free to reach out to me at: sam@wattsmen.com

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It's one of the most common questions any safety professional gets...what is a CSA score? So, in this episode of Trucking Safety, I'm going to explain just what exactly that is.

In this episode, we scratch the surface of the Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). I go over what each category means and what kind of violations wait for you in each of them. It's riveting!

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