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Well we have been mentioning it to you for several months.  Now it is here; your first look at the system that will replace SafeStat.  Read the information below, then visit the link to review your company information.  If you need any assisstance in getting prepared or training your staff and drivers, call Vogel Safety & Risk first. We've been told we are the best, and we are ready to help you. 888-605-4423. Rod

Let me be one of the first to bid you a fantastic 4th of July as we begin to celebrate the independence we have won through previous battles.

Now let me offer a warning, as a way to help save the lives of you and your family.  I believe the two main causes for people dying on our roads and highways are driving while fatigued and driving while distracted.  Please do not allow this to happen in your vehicle. But at the same time, please be on the look-out for those around you who are practicing one of these unsafe behaviors.

Recently, I've been getting many calls and emails from concerned motor carriers in several different types of industries regarding little bits of information they have received on the CSA 2010. Much of this information is just not true and these people are allowing themselves to be overly concerned and even stressed out, thinking that they will be required to conduct their business differently than they have ever done before, in order to meet the new requirements of CSA 2010.

     
Texting and driving has cost thousands of lives in recent years. Still, many motorists continue to send and receive text messages while they are driving their vehicles.

The federal government just issued a texting while driving ban to all commercial truck drivers and bus drivers. The fine will be up to $2,750.00.

By now most of you have probably heard about CSA 2010, what it is, what the new requirements are, and so on.

Is it something to be concerned about? Yes, most definitely!

A Common Mistake: Linking DOT Drug Screens with Medical Exams

It’s a question posed all the time. “Should a routine DOT drug screen accompany a DOT physical exam?”  The answer is no.

Get Ready Now for ROADCHECK 2009 - It Happens June 2-4

During a 72-Hour period in the first week of June, more than 8,500 officials will be inspecting over 60,000 vehicles.

That's a little more than 14 vehicles every 1 minute.

Some facts to consider regarding last year's Roadcheck event:

We are all familiar with roadside inspections.  They take place all the time, whenever your truck or driver has been selected while out on the road.  What you may not know is how it affects your business.

DOT compliance........a necessity, a requirement, a desire.......whatever the case Vogel has been deeply involved in providing top quality education and training for nearly 20 years, and is the preferred vendor for many companies throughout the United States, including some companies owned by parent companies abroad.