English Speaking

By Robert Chittendon | July 20, 2025

The rules of the game have changed! Effective 25-Jun-2025 a violations of 391.11(b)(2), English language requirement, has become an “Out of Service” violation. My personal opinion is that we have entered into a very, very subjective area in that the determination is going to be made by a single individual, under (more than likely) adverse…

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SAFETY – a team effort

By Robert Chittendon | July 18, 2025

Safety is first and foremost an 𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘! But, it is “birthed” in 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗘𝗙𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗧! The “road to safety” starts way, way, way, before the driver climbs into the cab. It begins with the initial interview. Get the applicant to talk about what he/she thinks of the HOS, ELD’s, dash-cams, trip planning, and dispatchers. Opening the…

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