Think like a lawyer, Part 1: What to do before you get pulled over
When you’re behind the wheel of a commercial truck, you’re part driver, part logistics wizard, part weather forecaster, part mobile mechanic, part safety guru and
When you’re behind the wheel of a commercial truck, you’re part driver, part logistics wizard, part weather forecaster, part mobile mechanic, part safety guru and
What is CSA? Let’s start with the basics The Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program is how the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) monitors safety
Let’s be honest — most truck drivers I talk to don’t spend their spare time brushing up on federal regulations. And who could blame them?
If you caught my last column on the FMCSA’s Safety Measurement System (SMS) overhaul back in December 2024, you already know big changes are coming.
While the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provides clear guidelines on minimum wage and overtime, it also allows for certain deductions from employee wages—provided they
The trucking industry, known for its complexity, finds itself entwined with various federal and state labor laws that dictate how drivers are compensated and treated.
All right, drivers, buckle up! There are some big changes coming to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Safety Measurement System (SMS) in 2025.
Let’s get this out of the way up front: I am a staunch advocate for road safety. I believe that no policy or regulation aimed
After taking a hiatus last month to explore the ramifications of the proposed rescheduling of marijuana, we’re back with the fifth — and final —
Let’s cut to the chase. I make my living out of defending truck drivers — and while speeding tickets can negatively affect a driver’s career,
In Part 4 of this series, I am finally getting to the team no one thinks of when it comes to building a comprehensive safety
In the third installation of this series, we’re going to talk about bad habits. Whether we want to admit it or not, most of us
I’m sure my riveting column about strategically interviewing candidates as part of your comprehensive safety plan is what’s drawn you back for the highly anticipated
We all know how much people love to hate lawyers. Even I can jump right on that bandwagon. When you pay a lawyer for his/her
As I mentioned last month, I am, and always have been, a big fan of surprises. But only the good surprises. Well, I kinda/sorta got
I am, and always have been, a big fan of surprises. The good surprises, I mean — things liking finding an extra $20 in your
Let’s get this out of the way up front: Nobody likes lawyers. I get that. I really do. I ‘m a lawyer myself, and I
For this month’s column, I want to discuss something that I’m sure nobody in the industry has ever addressed (place tongue firmly in cheek here).
In this month’s column, I’d like to revisit a topic I’ve covered a few times: Biometric privacy. Just in case you’ve forgotten, here is a
Columnist and trucking attorney Brad Klepper is busy helping drivers this month. We hope you enjoy this “rerun,” which originally appeared in the March 1,