Pre-2018 Blogs

Hello, with the implementation of the new ELD, it is required that a copy of the operational instructions be present aboard the vehicle while it is in operation. You should have a copy of these instructions on board in your binder, and you should have been given a personal copy for your records. We are…

Hello, with the implementation of the new ELD, it is required that a copy of the operational instructions be present aboard the vehicle while it is in operation. You should have a copy of these instructions on board in your binder, and you should have been given a personal copy for your records. We are…

Attention all Drivers Maintenance and upgrades in RBS are still underway today with the driver portal, which means it has been temporarily suspended. They are working on a fix that has been an ongoing problem with our system.  With that said, we look forward to the portal being up and running soon.  Looking ahead at…

Six days after making landfall as a Category 4 hurricane just north of Port Aransas, Texas, Tropical Depression Harvey is now moving over southwestern Louisiana. The greater Houston area saw more than 50 inches of rain, breaking the nation’s record for rainfall from a single storm, and historic flooding remains throughout the region. The storm…

Being mentally tough, resilient, and willing to persevere when the chips are down are all qualities that will lead to your long-term success. People often like to believe they are stronger than they are, emotionally as well as physically. But the problem with this overestimation is that—after we take a tumble, whether at work or…

A new study from the University of Iowa concludes that drivers engaged in a conversation — either over the phone or with a passenger — are slower to recognize and respond to a new object in their field of view. A conversation creates an “attention disengagement” lag, researchers found, which affects the driver’s ability to…

Washington state’s new distracted-driving law is now in effect. Here’s what you need to know to avoid a ticket: No more excuses, public-safety officials say, but would you actually be charged the $136 fine for violating Washington state’s new anti-distraction law, which takes effect Sunday? That depends on where you drive. The Washington State Patrol…

Driving on a freeway is probably the safest driving any professional driver will ever do. You can generally travel long distances without stopping or without having to contend with intersections, narrow streets, bicycles and pedestrians. However, because of the higher speed and traffic volume, freeway driving requires a higher degree of driver awareness. Entering/Exiting Freeways…

Hello One and All, as we try to update our qualification files, we have realized that we are missing copies of your Passports and SPAB certificates. If you have a current and valid Passport, Passport Card or SPAB Certificate in your possession, please provide a copy to Anahi at the front desk OR use the…

  No matter how much experience you have behind the wheel, there are always new hazards and situations waiting for you just around the next corner. You can prepare yourself to face these challenges by driving defensively. Defensive driving is about using your skills and knowledge to protect yourself against the unsafe acts of other…