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January Newsletter – HM Compliance, Operation Air Brake, Medical Marijuana & More
HM Compliance Date Effective January 1, 2013, you can no longer send ORMD shipments by air. Items that formerly used the ORMD classification must be packaged, marked and labeled as a Limited Quantity. Effective 2014 the ORMD classification will be entirely phased out....
Drug Testing Challenge — Top Ten Concerns — Walmart’s 40% higher capacity unit
Drug Testing Challenge Last August Minnesota trucker Brian Paglusch was headed west around 11pm on I-94 near Menomonie, WI, when he struck another truck in the rear. Just prior to the crash Paglusch braked heavily and veered left trying to get into the left lane. He...
GPS – Advantage or Liability?, New CSA study – something for everyone
Dear Viewer, Is GPS navigation an advantage or a liability? A U.S. Senator is pushing for a national standard. There's more to discuss about CSA's ability to predict a motor carrier's crash potential. Finally, a California deadline for tractor tires comes into play...
Where are the worst drivers? CSA hearings in Washington and a driver gives up his CDL
National Transportation Consultants October, 2012 Dear Viewer, Which U.S. city has the highest crash risk? You might be surprised. Learn why a driver had to give up his CDL -- permanently. CSA is still in the news. There are hearings in Washington and a defense from...
Study Contradicts NHTSA Safety Initiative, Roachcheck 2012 Results, EOBR Mandated by Congress
Study Contradicts Safety Initiative There are currently two competing stability control systems available for large trucks: Roll Stability Control (RSC) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). Both systems are gaining acceptance and it's expected that RSC will be...
CSA target of lawsuit, Accident fault study announced
CSA - Improvement or Unreliable? There has been much talk about CSA and its effectiveness. According to FMCSA one of the principles of CSA is that it can be a predictor of crash risk. However, several studies completed within the last year have found just the opposite...
CSA Accident Accountability, CSA Challenges, TWIC Discount
Dear Viewer, This month's issue features CSA. We take a look at how they're dealing with accidents (or not dealing depending on your point of view) and how to challenge information that's on your record. There are also updates on the Hours of Service, Roadcheck, TWIC...
National Transportation Consultants, Inc., Continues Partnership as Official DOT Consulting Firm of Tony Stewart Racing
National Transportation Consultants, Inc. (NTCI), a leader in transportation safety consulting, has announced the renewal of its partnership with Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) as the team’s official DOT consulting firm. As part of the associate partnership, the six-car...
NTCI JOINS TSR AS OFFICIAL DOT CONSULTANT
National Transportation Consultants, Inc. Becomes Official DOT Consulting Firm of Tony Stewart Racing Partnership Kicks Off with World of Outlaws Sprint Series, USAC Racing Series Season Openers in Florida INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 11, 2011) – National Transportation...
