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KNOWING WHEN TO CONDUCT A POST-ACCIDENT TEST FOR YOUR CDL DRIVERS IS IMPORTANT

You get the news: One of your drivers was in an accident. Unless this is something you deal with frequently, you probably get a little anxious about making sure you respond appropriately.

One of the questions I see quite often deals with when to conduct Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) post-accident drug and alcohol testing under Part...

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The Importance of Anxiety Screening

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (Task Force) now recommends that adults under the age of 65 get regularly screened for anxiety. It’s meant to help primary care clinicians identify early signs of anxiety, which can go undetected for years. This is the first time the agency has recommended anxiety screening in adult primary care without symptoms.

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TX TO RECEIVE $654M IN OPIOID FUNDS FROM CVS, WALGREENS

Texas Attorney General Paxton announced that the state is joining finalized opioid agreements with CVS and Walgreens totaling $10.7 billion nationally, with CVS paying $5 billion and Walgreens paying $5.7 billion. Texas and its local governments are slated to receive over $304 million from CVS and $340 million from Walgreens. This brings the total amount of...

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The Art of Waking Up Refreshed

Some people wake up ready to take on the day, while others may need more time or a cup of coffee to start their day. Regardless of which camp you’re in, there’s an art and a science to waking up refreshed in the morning. Unfortunately, many fall short when it comes to getting enough sleep.

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WHEN CAN OSHA ENFORCE CHOCKING ON CMV TRAILERS?

Most employers know that OSHA requires chocking or securing trailers during loading and unloading, but many ask about an exemption for commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). However, that exemption is so narrow that it may not have much impact.

The OSHA regulations in 1910.26(d), 1910.178(k)(1), and 1910.178(m)(7) all require employers to use chocks or...

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