Transportation Compliance Blog
Normalization of Deviation in the Highway Commercial Transportation Industry
Normalization of deviation is a phenomenon where non-standard practices become standard over time within an organization or industry. Initially, small departures from established norms or safety protocols might seem harmless or justified under specific circumstances. However, as these deviations are repeatedly tolerated and go unchallenged, they gradually become the new norm, leading to a culture where deviations are accepted and even expected.
Simplifying ELD Compliance in Canada | Part 1 | ELD Malfunctions
Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) were introduced to streamline compliance with Hours of Service regulations for commercial carriers while curbing fraudulent practices. However, the current regulations pose challenges for commercial carriers, making compliance near impossible. Let's delve into the issue and explore the complexities surrounding ELD malfunction compliance in Canada.
Do you need an ELD?
There are lots of misconceptions around whether or not a carrier is required to have an Electronic Logging Device (ELD) installed in their vehicle(s) as of January 1, 2023 in Alberta. Here’s a quick and easy flow chart to determine your requirements.
Tracking Convictions, Collisions, and CVSA Inspections
Commercial Carriers have a legal responsibility to maintain an accurate record of their drivers convictions of applicable safety laws, administrative penalties, and collisions that are required to be reported to the government…
The External Safety System Compliance Auditor
From my experience in transportation safety, audits frequently dominate discussions when safety professionals gather. Auditors are often revered as gatekeepers: individuals who have tremendous power and godly insight into the world of safety and compliance. And in many ways, this reverence is just and deserved: the auditors I have known have been experts in their field, and since they represent the law they do operate from a position of power.