Know What To Expect During An Inspection - Know Your Rights and Don't Get Screwed

Law enforcement officers are required to follow the appropriate steps while conducting each of the inspection procedures:

1. North American Standard Level 1 Inspection Procedure
2. North American Standard Passenger Vehicle Inspection Procedure
3. North American Cargo Tank and Other Bulk Packaging Inspection Procedure
4. North American Standard Hazardous Materials/Transportation of Dangerous Goods Inspection Procedure

These procedures must be followed, no matter the state, province, territory or jurisdiction.  If you need advice on safety and compliance or trucking permits, click here.

Click here for the details of each procedure  

2017 CVSA International Roadcheck

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual International Roadcheck inspection spree will be held in two weeks, June 6-8, across North America.  Each year, International Roadcheck places special emphasis on a category of violations.  

The special emphasis for 2017 is cargo securement.  While checking for compliance with safe load regulations is always a part of roadside inspections, CVSA is highlighting cargo securement this year as a reminder of its importance.  Click here to read more  

If you are in need of a safety and compliance consultation please reach out to Single Point Carrier Services. 800.771.5633  www.singlepointcarrierservices.com 

It Hit Me Like A Mack Truck - The History of Mack Trucks

Mack Trucks was founded in 1900 by Jack and Gus Mack in Brooklyn, NY, and was originally known as the Mack Brothers Company. The Mack brothers actually entered the vehicle manufacturing business seven years earlier, when they purchased the Fallesen and Berry carriage company. The company produced its first successful motorized vehicle in 1900. In 1905, the company moved its headquarters to Allentown, PA.  In 2010, Mack headquarters relocated to Greensboro, NC.  The company adopted its present name, Mack Trucks, Inc., in 1922.  Read more here...
http://www.macktrucks.com/about-mack/museum/mack-history/

Friday Fun Facts in Transportation and Trucking

T.A. Peterman, a logger and manufacturer of wood products, buys Fageol Motors Company and starts making Peterbilt trucks to serve the demanding logging industry on the West Coast.  The Models 260 and 334 are Peterbilt's first trucks and set the stage for the distinctive styling Peterbilt would become legendary for throughout its history

Interested in learning more about the history of America's favorite truck?  Click here:

http://www.peterbilt.com/about/history/

2017 Factoring Conference